crania

/ˈkreɪniə/

Definitions

1. noun

The skull or the upper part of the skull, especially when considered as a separate bone or bones.

“The fossilized crania of the ancient species was studied by paleontologists.”

2. noun

A series of skulls or skulls and other remains found in one place, especially of a particular animal, such as a dinosaur.

“The museum displayed a collection of dinosaur crania for public viewing.”

Synonyms

  • craniates
  • skulls

Antonyms

  • vertebrate skeletons without skulls