tɛtˈsa

Definitions

1. noun

The top or crown of a skull, especially in a fossil or a human corpse.

“The archaeologists carefully examined the ancient skull’s testa to study the human evolution.”

2. noun

The top or crown of a fruit, especially a melon or a citrus fruit.

“The chef carefully sliced the watermelon’s testa to serve as a refreshing dessert.”

3. noun

A small or rounded part of a bone or a shell.

“The paleontologist examined the fossilized testa of the ancient creature.”