sinciput

noun

sin·​ci·​put ˈsin(t)-sə-(ˌ)pət 

plural sinciputs or sincipita sin-ˈsi-pə-tə 

1

: forehead

2

: the upper half of the skull

Word History

Etymology

Latin sincipit-, sinciput, from semi- + caput head — more at head

First Known Use

1578, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Medical Definition

sinciput

noun

sin·​ci·​put ˈsin(t)-sə-(ˌ)pət 

plural sinciputs or sincipita sin-ˈsip-ət-ə 

1

: forehead

2

: the upper half of the skull