frons

[fronz]

noun

plural

frontes 

1. the upper anterior portion of the head of an insect, above or behind the clypeus.

frons

/ frɒnz /

noun

1. an anterior cuticular plate on the head of some insects, in front of the clypeus

Word History and Origins

Origin of frons¹

1855–60; < New Latin, Latin frōns forehead, front

Word History and Origins

Origin of frons¹

C19: from Latin: forehead, brow, _front

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