Frontal

a. [Fr. & Sp. frontal, It. frontale. See FRONT.] Belonging to the forehead or front part.

n. [Lat. frontale, an ornament for the forehead, frontlet; Fr., Pr., & Sp. frontal, It. frontale. See FRONT.]

1Sense 1. A front piece; something worn on the forehead or face, as an ornamental band for the hair, or the metal face-guard of a soldier. Fairholt.

2Sense 2. (Arch.) (a.) A little pediment or front-piece over a small door or window. (b.) (Eccl. Arch.) A hanging or ornamental panel in front of an altar, often adorned with jewels and gilding. Fairholt.

3Sense 3. (Med.) A medicament or preparation to be applied to the forehead. Quincy.