Category:Occiput

Oc"ci*put, n.; pl. L. Occipita, e. Occiputs. Etym: [l., fr. ob (see Ob-) + caput head. See chief.]

1. (anat.)

Defn: the back, or posterior, part of the head or skull; the region Of the occipital bone.

2. (zoöl.)

Defn: a plate which forms the back part of the head of insects.