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Frons
Meaning
Noun
●
In Anatomy:
In
vertebrates
, especially
mammals
, the
forehead
; the part of the
cranium
between the
orbits
and the vertex.
●
In Entomology:
The front part of the
epicranium
or
head
capsule
of many
insects
;
generally speaking
, the area below or between the
antennae
and above the
clypeus
. Typically it
lies
between the
genal
or "cheek" areas on either
side
of the
head
.
●
In Entomology:
(of Diptera) The postfrons.
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Origin
frons
English
frons
Latin
Sourced from
Etym
Synonyms
Forehead
Rhymes
Pons
Frons
Bronze
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