The meaning of Metopic and additional information.

Metope(n.) The space between two triglyphs of the Doric frieze, which, among the ancients, was often adorned with carved work. See Illust. of Entablature.

Metope(n.) The face of a crab.

Metopic(a.) Of or pertaining to the forehead or frontal bones; frontal; as, the metopic suture.