Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

frontes

noun

/ˈfrɒn.tɛs/

Definition

The plural form of ‘frons’, referring to the forehead or the front part of something.

Examples

In classical texts, a warrior’s strength is often emphasized by the prominence of his frontes.
The frontes of the building were adorned with intricate carvings.

Meaning

In the context of anatomy, ‘frontes’ often relates to the frontal part of the head; in botany, it can refer to the front or the leading edge of a structure.