fontanel
or fon·ta·nelle
[ fon-tn-el ]
nounAnatomy.
one of the spaces, covered by membrane, between the bones of the fetal or young skull.
Origin of fontanel
11375–1425; late Middle English fontinel<Middle French fontanele little spring, diminutive of fontainefountain
Words Nearby fontanel
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How to use fontanel in a sentence
But you gave the lion's share of the dances to Captain fontanel.
A Book of Ghosts | Sabine Baring-GouldThat day Captain fontanel called, and was vastly concerned to hear that Betty was unwell.
A Book of Ghosts | Sabine Baring-GouldThe bridesmaids arrived, each wearing the pretty brooch presented by Captain fontanel.
A Book of Ghosts | Sabine Baring-GouldThe trunks stood ready packed, all but one, and labelled with the name of Mrs. fontanel.
A Book of Ghosts | Sabine Baring-GouldIf the large fontanel on the head is not yet closed, the same will gradually bulge out as the disease progresses.
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