protome

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Definition of protome

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noun

A decorative element, on ancient artefacts, based on the head of an animal or bust of a person.

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From Ancient Greek προτομή (protomḗ, “severed head, bust”), from προ- (pro-, “front”) + τομή (tomḗ, “part cut off”).

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