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occiput

Pronunciation: /ˈɒksɪpʌt/
Definition of occiput

noun

Anatomy
  • the back of the head.

Derivatives

occipital

Pronunciation: /-ˈsɪpɪt(ə)l/
adjective

Origin:

late Middle English: from Latin occiput, from ob- 'against' + caput 'head'

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