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occiput.

The back part of the head or skull.

7 characters3 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun/ˈɒk.sɪ.pʌt/Received-Pronunciation/ˈɑk.səˌpʌt/General-American/ˈɑk.səp.ət/General-American
  1. The back part of the head or skull.

Where this word comes from

Borrowed from Latin occiput (“the back part of the head”). Compare sinciput.

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