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pate

noun

Synonyms and Antonyms of pate

the upper or front part of the body that contains the brain, the major sense organs, and the mouth
  • plopped a cap on his bald pate
Synonyms of pate

bean, block [slang], dome, head, noddle, noggin, noodle, poll
Words Related to pate

cranium, crown, scalp, skull

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