inion

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

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Definition

noun the craniometric point that is the most prominent point at the back of the head (at the occipital protuberance)

From Ancient Greek ἰνίον (iníon, “occipital bone; back of the head”). Compare -ion (“anthropometric landmark”).

And, you know, sometimes ’tisn’t only fish, but rashers o’ bacon and inions. — A pair of blue eyes, Thomas Hardy

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