Meaning Of The Word Occipital bone

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occipital bone in American English
the bone that forms the back part of the skull
noun: a curved, compound bone forming the back and part of the base of the skull

occipital bone in British English
noun: the saucer-shaped bone that forms the back part of the skull and part of its base

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