English Explanatory Dictionary

brainpan

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The braincase; the skull.
  2. The brain or mind.

Pronunciation

/ˈbɹeɪnpan/

Word forms

brainpan brainpans brain-pan braynepan

Etymology

From Middle English brayn panne, from Old English bræġnpanne, corresponding to brain + pan.

Synonyms

harnpan skull
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