FRONS

Etymology

Noun

frons

(anatomy) In vertebrates, especially mammals, the forehead; the part of the cranium between the orbits and the vertex.

(entomology) The front part of the epicranium or head capsule of many insects; generally speaking the frons is the area below or between the antennae and above the clypeus. Generally it lies between the genal or "cheek" areas on either side of the head.

(entomology, of, Diptera) the postfrons

Source: Wiktionary


Frons, n. Etym: [L., front.] (Anal.)

Definition: The forehead; the part of the cranium between the orbits and the vertex.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



RESET




Word of the Day

23 November 2024

THEORETICAL

(adjective) concerned primarily with theories or hypotheses rather than practical considerations; “theoretical science”


Do you know this game?

Wordscapes

Wordscapes is a popular word game consistently in the top charts of both Google Play Store and Apple App Store. The Android version has more than 10 million installs. This guide will help you get more coins in less than two minutes of playing the game. Continue reading Wordscapes: Get More Coins