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10 Language-to-English Dictionariescrânio
Pronunciation / Transliteration: ˈkɾɐni.u
"O crânio protege o cérebro."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
The bony structure that forms the head in vertebrates, enclosing the brain and supporting the face.
"The archaeologists discovered a well-preserved skull at the excavation site." - 2
A representation of a skull, often used in art or symbolism.
"The artist used a skull in the painting to symbolize mortality."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The word 'skull' originates from the Old Norse word 'skalli', which means 'bald head'. It evolved through Middle English as 'scolle', reflecting the anatomical structure of the head, particularly in relation to its protective function for the brain.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Skull" is said worldwide
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crâne
Transliteration: kran
"Le crâne humain protège le cerveau."
Schädel
Transliteration: ˈʃɛːdəl
"Der Schädel ist ein wichtiger Teil des menschlichen Körpers."
cranio
Transliteration: ˈkranjo
"Il cranio protegge il cervello."
cráneo
Transliteration: ˈkɾa.ɲeo
"El cráneo humano tiene una estructura compleja."
crânio
Transliteration: ˈkɾɐni.u
"O crânio protege o cérebro."
खोपड़ी
Transliteration: khopdi
"खोपड़ी मस्तिष्क की रक्षा करती है।"
头骨
Transliteration: tóu gǔ
"头骨保护大脑。"
두개골
Transliteration: dugaegol
"두개골은 뇌를 보호합니다."
頭蓋骨
Transliteration: ずがいこつ
"頭蓋骨は脳を保護します。"
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