1. Plural of calvaria; the dome-shaped upper part of the skull; the cranium.
Usage: anatomical term; formal/technical
2. Plural of calvaria; a representation or image of a skull, especially in art or religious contexts.
Usage: art history; religious

Examples

• The anthropologist examined the calvarias of ancient specimens to determine their age.
• Medieval paintings often featured calvarias as symbols of mortality and vanitas.
• The museum's collection includes calvarias from various primate species.
• In anatomical studies, the calvarias are distinguished from the facial skeleton.
• Religious art frequently depicted calvarias beneath crucifixes to represent death and redemption.