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cranium

noun
/ˈkreɪniəm/

Meaning

the skull, especially the part enclosing the brain

Example Sentences

The archaeologists carefully examined the ancient cranium.

Synonyms

skull, head, braincase

Collocations

human cranium, examine cranium, cranium fracture, cranium size

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