ˈäksə(ˌ)pət, usu -d.+V noun
( plural occiputs -ts ; or oc·cip·i·ta äkˈsipəd.ə)
Etymology: Latin occipit-, occiput, back-formation (influenced by Latin capit-, caput head) from occipitium back part of the head, occiput, from ob- + -cipitium (from capit-, caput head) — more at head
1. : the back part of the head of a vertebrate or insect — see dog illustration
2. : the back part of the skull