Cranium
Cranium noun - The case of bone that encloses the brain and supports the jaws of vertebrates.
Usage example: the cranium of a Neanderthal is striking for its brow ridges
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Pate and cranium are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Pate" instead a noun "Cranium".
Nearby Word: cranial
Pate
Pate noun - The upper or front part of the body that contains the brain, the major sense organs, and the mouth.
Usage example: plopped a cap on his bald pate
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Pate and Cranium. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 13, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/cranium/pate
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