skull
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/skʌl/
bony head structure
Etymology
Etymology Information
'skull' originates from Old Norse, specifically the word 'skalli,' where 'skalli' meant 'bald head.'
Historical Evolution
'skalli' transformed into the Middle English word 'skulle,' and eventually became the modern English word 'skull.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'bald head,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'the bony structure of the head.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the bony structure that forms the head in vertebrates, enclosing the brain and supporting the face.
The archaeologist discovered an ancient skull buried in the sand.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:39