occiput

noun

Definition of occiputnext
as in dome

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  1. dome
  2. noggin
  3. pate
  4. head
  5. skull
  6. cranium
  7. bean
  8. scalp
Noun
  • But its centerpiece is the 65-year-old Climatron, a 70-foot-tall geodesic dome that houses 1,400 tropical plant species.
    — The New York Times News Service Syndicate, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Aug. 2026
  • Twenty-seven Rare Handcrafts will be on show in Milan, from dome and desk clocks to pocket and wristwatches.
    — Ming Liu, Robb Report, 15 Aug. 2026
Definition of dome
Noun
  • Both Elysium and Upgrade contain their fair share of split noggins, but no film does it quite as jovially or consistently as Dredd.
    — Declan Gallagher, Entertainment Weekly, 7 Aug. 2026
  • Shanahan doesn’t slam his head into 300-pound linemen for a living, but the 49ers aren’t taking any chances with his noggin’.
    — Dieter Kurtenbach, Mercury News, 26 July 2026
Definition of noggin
Noun
  • French research suggests that people with numerous, deep forehead wrinkles are more likely to die of heart disease than those with smooth frontal pates.
    — Scott Lafee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Aug. 2026
  • The pate uses trim such as collars and tails, which are double smoked, much like classic barbecue burnt ends.
    — Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 17 July 2026
Definition of pate
Noun
  • The head of Britain’s National Cyber Security Centre revealed earlier this year that three-quarters of cyber-attacks on critical infrastructure could be traced back to hostile state actors.
    — Tim Lister, CNN Money, 23 Aug. 2026
  • The investigators had named a deputy head of the presidential office among the suspects in a money-laundering case.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 23 Aug. 2026
Definition of head
Noun
  • Traces of a silk fabric found near her skull that may have been used as a trim on a hat or bonnet contained metal threads made of pure gold and silver.
    — Katie Hunt, CNN Money, 21 Aug. 2026
  • Instead of using incisions or drilling into the skull, CoMind (coincidentally like Olix) uses infrared lasers and light signals to measure brain activity.
    — Alexandra York, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of skull
Noun
  • Using Neanderthal cranium shapes to estimate specific brain regions’ volume, some investigators claimed to see signs of a mind with feeble linguistic abilities, poor executive function and an unremarkable memory.
    — Cody Cottier, Scientific American, 20 July 2026
  • In the case of the female individual, the authors noted an unusual break at the base of the cranium that likely occurred near the time of death.
    — Jennifer Ouellette, ArsTechnica, 11 June 2026
Definition of cranium
Noun
  • Guests can also order grill kits, which include either steak or chicken along with green beans, mac and cheese, and baked beans, all to be cooked on your private grill.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Aug. 2026
  • The best way to eat the goat is wrapped in a tortilla with salsa, beans and rice.
    — Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 15 Aug. 2026
Definition of bean
Noun
  • The combination bristles feel amazing on my scalp (like the best head scratch ever) while also smoothing my incredibly frizzy hair.
    — Kiana Murden, Vogue, 17 Aug. 2026
  • The best shampoos cleanse your scalp and hair from roots to ends, freeing it from buildup and gunk without stripping the scalp of natural and vital oils.
    — Jessie Quinn, StyleCaster, 16 Aug. 2026
Definition of scalp
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