brachycrany

/brəˈkraɪkrəni/

Definitions

1. noun

A skull or head with a short, broad cranium, especially in prehistoric man.

“The discovery of the brachycrany human remains helped scientists understand the evolution of early humans.”

2. adjective

Having a short, broad cranium, especially in prehistoric man.

“The brachycrany skull was a key characteristic of the early human species.”

Synonyms

  • brachycephalic
  • broad-headed

Antonyms

  • dolichocephalic
  • long-headed