Etymology

fonticulus

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Today it means: Synonym of fontanelle (“membranous spot on the head of a baby”). Full definition →

Latin fonticulus
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  1. Latin · borrowed fromfonticulus
  2. English todayfonticulus

From Latin fonticulus, diminutive of fons.

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