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fontanel
or fon·ta·nelle
[ fon-tn-el ]
noun
, Anatomy.
- one of the spaces, covered by membrane, between the bones of the fetal or young skull.
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But you gave the lion's share of the dances to Captain Fontanel.
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That day Captain Fontanel called, and was vastly concerned to hear that Betty was unwell.
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The bridesmaids arrived, each wearing the pretty brooch presented by Captain Fontanel.
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The trunks stood ready packed, all but one, and labelled with the name of Mrs. Fontanel.
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If the large fontanel on the head is not yet closed, the same will gradually bulge out as the disease progresses.
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