paroccipital

1 of 2

adjective

par·​occipital

¦par +

: located at the side of the occipital bone or in the lateral aspect of the occipital region

—used chiefly of a bony element or process

paroccipital

2 of 2

noun

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plural -s

: a paroccipital part

Word History

Etymology

Adjective

para- entry 1 + occipital

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Rhymes for paroccipital

• occipital