Etymology: * fontanelle (n.)
Origin: * Late 16th century: from French, from Late Latin fontanella, diminutive of fontis 'spring' (from Latin fōns, genitive fontis). Applied to soft spots on an infant's head from the medieval belief that they were not covered by bone (i.e., "springs").
Meaning: * A soft spot on a baby's skull where the bones have not yet joined together.
Origin: * The word "fontanelle" originates from the Late Latin word "fontanella," which means "little spring." This name was given to the soft spots on a baby's head because it was once believed that these spots were not covered by bone and that they allowed cerebrospinal fluid to flow out. This belief gave rise to the medieval practice of covering the fontanelles of newborn babies with a cloth or bandage to protect them from drafts and evil spirits.
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