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- [fronz]
- /frɒnz/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [fronz]
- /frɒnz/
Definitions of frons word
- noun plural frons the upper anterior portion of the head of an insect, above or behind the clypeus. 1
- noun frons The forehead or equivalent part of an animal, especially the middle part of an insect’s face between the eyes and above the clypeus. 1
- noun frons an anterior cuticular plate on the head of some insects, in front of the clypeus 0
- noun frons the upper front portion of the head of an insect, human, etc.; forehead 0
- noun frons (anatomy) In vertebrates, especially mammals, the forehead; the part of the cranium between the orbits and the vertex. 0
- noun frons (entomology) The front part of the epicranium or head capsule of many insects; generally speaking the frons is the area below or between the antennae and above the clypeus. Generally it lies between the genal or "cheek" areas on either side of the head. 0
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Origin of frons
First appearance:
before 1855 One of the 30% newest English words
1855-60; < New Latin, Latin frōns forehead, front
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Parts of speech for Frons
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
frons popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 91% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 58% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
frons usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for frons
noun frons
- mien — air, bearing, or demeanor, as showing character, feeling, etc.: a man of noble mien.
- top — Technical/Office Protocol
- face — the front part of the head, from the forehead to the chin.
- countenance — If someone will not countenance something, they do not agree with it and will not allow it to happen.
- front — the foremost part or surface of anything.