supraoccipital
/ˌsuːprəɒkˈsɪpɪtl/ /ˌsjuːprəɒkˈsɪpɪtl/Anatomy and Zoology
adjective
Situated above or in the upper part of the occipital region of the skull or head; specifically designating the upper part of the occipital bone, or a separate bone corresponding to this.
noun
A supraoccipital bone.
Origin
Mid 19th century. From supra- + occipital. In use as adjective originally after French sus-occipital. In use as noun after French sur-occipital.