English > human head: 1 sense > noun 1, bodyMeaning | The head of a human being. |
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Part of | homo, man, human being, human | Any living or extinct member of the family Hominidae characterized by superior intelligence, articulate speech, and erect carriage |
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Parts | countenance, physiognomy, phiz, visage, kisser, smiler, mug | The human face ('kisser' and 'smiler' and 'mug' are informal terms for 'face' and 'phiz' is British) |
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occiput | back part of the head or skull |
pate, poll, crown | The top of the head |
scalp | The skin that covers the top of the head |
sinciput | The front part of the head or skull (including the forehead) |
Narrower | attic, bean, bonce, noodle, noggin, dome | informal terms for a human head |
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bullethead | A head shaped like a bullet |
Broader | head, caput | The upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals |
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Spanish | cabeza humana |
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Catalan | cap humà |
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