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anceps.

double-headed, having two heads

6 characters2 syllables approx.Latina language

Meaning & usage

adj[ˈaŋ.kɛps]Classical-Latin[ˈan̠ʲ.t͡ʃeps]

  1. double-headed, having two heads

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  2. having two summits or peaks

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  3. facing in two directions

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  4. coming from two directions

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  5. double-edged

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  6. divided into two parts

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  7. wavering, doubtful, uncertain, dubious, shady

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  8. dangerous, hazardous

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Where this word comes from

From ambo (“both”) + -ceps (“headed”), from caput (“head”).

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