English Explanatory Dictionary

epicranium

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The upper and superficial part of the head covering the cranium, including the scalp, muscles, etc; cranial region.
  2. The hard dorsal wall of the head of insects.

Word forms

epicranium epicrania

Etymology

From epi- + cranium.

Synonyms

crown

Derived words

epicranial
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