About The Word Skullcap
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Skullcap
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What's The Definition Of Skullcap?
[n] rounded brimless cap fitting the crown of the head
[n] the dome of the skull Synonyms | Synonyms for Skullcap: calvaria Related Terms | Find terms related to Skullcap: See Also | beanie | beany | bone | braincase | brainpan | cap | coif | cranium | os | yarmelke | yarmulka | yarmulke Skullcap In Webster's Dictionary \Skull"cap`\, n.
1. A cap which fits the head closely; also, formerly, a
headpiece of iron sewed inside of a cap for protection.
2. (Bot.) Any plant of the labiate genus {Scutellaria}, the
calyx of whose flower appears, when inverted, like a
helmet with the visor raised.
3. (Zo["o]l.) The Lophiomys.
{Mad-dog skullcap} (Bot.), an American herb ({Scetellaria
lateriflora}) formerly prescribed as a cure for
hydrophobia.
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