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craniophore

American

[krey-nee-uh-fawr, -fohr] / ˈkreɪ ni əˌfɔr, -ˌfoʊr /

noun

a device that holds a skull in place for measuring.

Etymology

Origin of craniophore

First recorded in 1875–80; cranio- + -phore

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