frons

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Synonyms: front, frond, fron, frowns, fronts, fronds, frony, irons, frogs, fons, frans

Antonyms: front, frond, fron, frowns, fronts, fronds, frony, irons, frogs, fons, frans

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Noun

1. {{lb|en|anatomy}} In [[vertebrate]]s, especially [[mammal]]s, the [[forehead]]; the part of the [[cranium]] between the [[orbit]]s and the [[vertex]].
2. {{lb|en|entomology}} The front part of the [[epicranium]] or head [[capsule]] of many [[insect]]s; generally speaking, the area below or between the [[antenna]]e and above the [[clypeus]]. Typically it lies between the [[genal]] or "cheek" areas on either side of the head.
3. {{lb|en|entomology}} {{q|of {{taxfmt|Diptera|order}}}} The [[postfrons]].

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