Definitions

from The Century Dictionary.

  • noun A joined twin monster the two heads of which face in opposite directions.

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  • noun conjoined twins whose heads are fused together but look in opposite directions

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  • A creature with two heads that look in opposite directions.

    Also, in medicine, a set of conjoined twins whose heads are fused together but whose faces look in opposite directions.

    March 14, 2007

  • The first definition is great, and I'm adding it to my list of mythical creatures.

    The second definition makes me cry.

    March 14, 2007

  • Ditto on the second definition, u.

    March 14, 2007

  • JM wants to see janiceps restored to their rightful and leftful positions in the hierarchy of monsters

    February 16, 2009