Acephalous

(a.)

Headless.

(a.)

Without a distinct head; -- a term applied to bivalve mollusks.

(a.)

Having the style spring from the base, instead of from the apex, as is the case in certain ovaries.

(a.)

Without a leader or chief.

(a.)

Wanting the beginning.

(a.)

Deficient and the beginning, as a line of poetry.