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
  • The 2024 ornament depicts the mosaics and mural at the top of the dome, which many visitors and school groups photograph or admire while laying down on the floor of the rotunda.
    Hope Karnopp, Journal Sentinel, 12 Dec. 2024
  • City officials and project managers on Wednesday provided a tour of construction of the dome so far, which is being funded with $14 million from American Rescue Plan Act grants.
    Dana Afana, Detroit Free Press, 12 Dec. 2024
Definition of dome
Noun
  • It’s also been noted that by his own admission, Kennedy suffered brain loss when a parasitic worm got into his noggin in 2010.
    Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 15 Nov. 2024
  • Quince Mongolian Cashmere Ribbed Beanie $98 $30 Quince This supersoft cashmere beanie should help keep their noggin warm into next year.
    Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 1 Nov. 2024
Definition of noggin
Noun
  • Guests can expect dishes like Croque Madame with ham, gruyere, egg and bechamel, country pate, and duck confit with radicchio, apples, pumpkin seeds, dates topped with a vinaigrette.
    Amber Love Bond, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024
  • The menu includes dishes such as toast and tinned fish, pate de campagne with grainy mustard and cornichons, and Siberian caviar service with crème fraiche, chives, and potato chips.
    Tori Latham, Robb Report, 18 Oct. 2024
Definition of pate
Noun
  • Cal Fire representatives said the current parking mess has already impacted them because the driveway to their station enters the highway not far from the trail head.
    J. Harry Jones, Ramona Sentinel, 19 July 2017
  • Now, Maineri heads into year 12 with 18 pitchers on his roster, hoping that rising junior Caleb Gilbert and sophomore-to-be Zach Hess will emerge at the top of the pitching rotation.
    John Roach, NOLA.com, 19 July 2017
Definition of head
Noun
  • Instead of popping the burrow out of the surrounding rock, Lovelace’s hammer shattered the rock and revealed the skull of a small animal.
    Eli Wizevich, Smithsonian Magazine, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Two more partial skulls, one in New Zealand and one in Chile, later enabled scientists to confirm a brand-new species.
    Lex Harvey, CNN, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of skull
Noun
  • Levantine cranium from Manot Cave (Israel) foreshadows the first European modern humans BBC.
    Monica Cull, Discover Magazine, 9 Dec. 2024
  • Early hominins were often known from pieces of jaw, isolated craniums and individual skeletal pieces.
    Riley Black, Smithsonian Magazine, 26 Nov. 2024
Definition of cranium
Noun
  • Gifts under $25 A bag of coffee from your favorite local shop Something feels fancy about an artisanal bag of coffee grounds or beans.
    Laura Barrero, Axios, 6 Dec. 2024
  • With whole bean, ground, and pod options in three, six, or 12-month increments, there will always be a new and tasty coffee to try with this gift subscription.
    Jamie Allison Sanders, People.com, 5 Dec. 2024
Definition of bean
Noun
  • Miriam Quevedo, hairstylist and owner of the eponymous scalp care brand, is one of coconut oil's superfans.
    Ana Morales, Vogue, 8 Dec. 2024
  • All four sides are designed to contour to different areas of the face for effective massage; the prongs also work as a scalp massager.
    Adam Mansuroglu, WWD, 8 Dec. 2024
Definition of scalp
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