craniate

adjective

cra·​ni·​ate ˈkrā-nē-ət How to pronounce craniate (audio)
-ˌāt
: having a cranium
craniate noun

Word History

First Known Use

1879, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of craniate was in 1879

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Cite this Entry

“Craniate.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/craniate. Accessed 7 Dec. 2024.

Medical Definition

craniate

adjective
cra·​ni·​ate ˈkrā-nē-ət, -ˌāt How to pronounce craniate (audio)
1
2
: having a cranium
craniate noun
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