skullcap (Meaning)

Wordnet

skullcap (n)

rounded brimless cap fitting the crown of the head

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

the dome of the skull

Webster

skullcap (n.)

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

Any plant of the labiate genus Scutellaria, the calyx of whose flower appears, when inverted, like a helmet with the visor raised.

The Lophiomys.

skullcap Sentence Examples

  1. The skullcap, a type of helmet, is characterized by its rounded shape.
  2. The skullcap is often used by motorcycle riders for protection.
  3. In traditional Chinese medicine, skullcap is used as a sedative.
  4. The skullcap mushroom is named for its resemblance to a skullcap.
  5. The skullcap flower, a member of the mint family, has medicinal properties.
  6. The skullcap is an important part of the human skeleton, protecting the brain.
  7. The skullcap is made of several bones fused together.
  8. The skullcap protects the brain from injury and trauma.
  9. The skullcap has openings for the eyes, nose, and mouth.
  10. The skullcap is a fascinating and complex part of the human body.

FAQs About the word skullcap

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The skullcap, a type of helmet, is characterized by its rounded shape.

The skullcap is often used by motorcycle riders for protection.

In traditional Chinese medicine, skullcap is used as a sedative.

The skullcap mushroom is named for its resemblance to a skullcap.