\Oc"ci*put\, n.; pl. L. {Occipita}, E. {Occiputs}. [L.,
fr. ob (see {Ob-}) + caput head. See {Chief}.]
1. (Anat.) The back, or posterior, part of the head or skull;
   the region of the occipital bone.
2. (Zo["o]l.) A plate which forms the back part of the head
   of insects.