An Etymological Dictionary of Astronomy and Astrophysics

The part of the head where the hair grows from.

Etymology (EN): M.E., perhaps from O.Norse skālpr “sheath,” related to O.Norse skalli “a bald head,” from PIE root *(s)ker- “to cut,” → bark.

Etymology (PE): Keler, from Zâhedân Baloci keler “scalp,” cognate with kâlun, → bark.