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Definition of platyhieric in English:

platyhieric

Pronunciation /ˌplatɪhʌɪˈɛrɪk/

adjective

historical, rare Anthropology

  • Having a sacrum which is broader than it is long.

Origin

Late 19th century. From platy- + ancient Greek ἱερόν, neuter of ἱερός sacred, holy, short for ἱερὸν ὀστέον, corresponding to post-classical Latin os sacrum.