căpățână

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Romanian

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Etymology

Inherited from Late Latin capitīna, derived from Latin caput (head).

Noun

căpățână f (plural căpățâni)

  1. head of a dead animal cut for consumption
  2. human skull (removed from the head)
    Synonym: craniu

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