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Definition of Skullcap

1. Noun. Rounded brimless cap fitting the crown of the head.

2. Noun. A herbaceous plant of the genus Scutellaria which has a calyx that, when inverted, resembles a helmet with its visor raised.

3. Noun. The dome of the skull.

Definition of Skullcap

1. n. A cap which fits the head closely; also, formerly, a headpiece of iron sewed inside of a cap for protection.

Definition of Skullcap

1. a close-fitting cap [n -S]

Medical Definition of Skullcap

1. 1. A cap which fits the head closely; also, formerly, a headpiece of iron sewed inside of a cap for protection. 2. Any plant of the labiate genus Scutellaria, the calyx of whose flower appears, when inverted, like a helmet with the visor raised. 3. The Lophiomys. Mad-dog skullcap, an American herb (Scetellaria lateriflora) formerly prescribed as a cure for hydrophobia. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Skullcap

skugging skugs Skuld skulduggeries skulduggery skulk skulked skulker skulkers skulking

skulkings skulks skull skull skullcap (current term) skullcap (current term) skullcaps skullduggeries skullduggery skulled

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