I. (ˈ)äk|sipəd. ə l, -ət ə l adjective
Etymology: Middle French, from Medieval Latin occipitalis, from Latin occipit-, occiput occiput + -alis -al — more at occiput
1. : of or relating to the occiput or an occipital part
2. : lying near or oriented toward the occiput
• oc·cip·i·tal·ly - ə lē, -i adverb
II. noun
( -s )
1. : occipital bone
2. : a part or structure lying near or on the occiput (as certain scales on reptiles)