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occipital

Main Entry:: oc·cip·i·tal
Pronunciation:: \äk-ˈsi-pə-t^əl\
Function:: adjective
Date:: 1541

: of, relating to, or located within or near the occiput or the occipital bone

— occipital noun

— oc·cip·i·tal·ly adverb

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