skullcap

• Nom avec plusieurs sens : petite calotte ronde sans bord qui couvre le haut du crâne ; plante herbacée du genre Scutellaria, à la fleur en forme de casque ; ou voûte du crâne.

A noun with multiple meanings: a rounded brimless cap that fits the crown of the head; a herbaceous plant of the genus Scutellaria with a distinctive helmet-like calyx; or the dome of the skull.

1. HeadwearB1formal

   A small, rounded, brimless cap that fits closely to the top of the head, often worn for religious or ceremonial reasons.

   calotte

   • The priest wore a simple black skullcap during the service.
   • Many Jewish men wear a skullcap, known as a kippah, as a sign of reverence.
   • He placed a silk skullcap on his head before entering the mosque.

   Synonymesyarmulke

2. C1formalscientific

   A herbaceous plant from the genus Scutellaria, characterized by a calyx that looks like a helmet with its visor raised when turned upside down.

   Scutellaire

   • Skullcap is often used in herbal teas for its calming properties.
   • The gardener identified the plant as a species of skullcap due to its unique flower shape.
   • Scutellaria lateriflora, commonly known as skullcap, is native to North America.

   Synonymesscutellaria

3. AnatomyC1formalmedical

   The domed upper part of the skull that encloses and protects the brain.

   Calvaria

   • The surgeon carefully examined the skullcap for any fractures.
   • The skullcap is one of the strongest bones in the human body.
   • Anthropologists studied the shape of the ancient skullcap to learn about early humans.

   Synonymesbrainpancalvaria