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. [ 1913 Webster ]

2. (Zool.) A plate which forms the back part of the head of insects. [ 1913 Webster ]