inion

[in-ee-uhn]

noun

Craniometry.

1. a point at the external occipital protuberance of the skull.

inion

/ ˈɪnɪən /

noun

1. anatomy the most prominent point at the back of the head, used as a point of measurement in craniometry

Word History and Origins

Origin of inion¹

1805–15; < New Latin < Greek īníon nape of the neck, equivalent to īn- (stem of ī́s ) fiber, sinew + -ion diminutive suffix

Word History and Origins

Origin of inion¹

C19: from Greek: back of the head

Example Sentences

If they are disagreeing, I might say, ‘Different people have different ’pinions, some like apples and some like inions.’ ”

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Conflict typically boils down to crucial conversations—moments when the stakes are high, emotions run strong, and op­­­­­­­inions differ.

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O! why did I form of Sarey Leigh Such cruel unjust opinions, When my young master did her find Beneath the bed of inions.

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Danger's the word, for I won't deceive you, no, not if you paid me better wages than the old man do give and he's as near as the paring of an inion.

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And, you know, sometimes ’tisn’t only fish, but rashers o’ bacon and inions.

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