Logo
dictionary thesaurus

protoma

noun
pro·​to·​ma | \ prəˈtōmə\
variants: or protome \ -​(ˌ)mē \
plural -s

Definition of protoma

: the representation of the head and neck of an animal often used decoratively in architecture

History and Etymology for protoma

New Latin, from Greek protomē head of a decapitated animal, literally, front part cut off, from protemnein to cut off in front, from pro- pro- entry 1 + temnein to cut

Keep scrolling for more

WORD OF THE DAY

cantankerous

play

See Definitions and Examples

Get Word of the Day daily email!