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helmet

American  
[hel-mit] / ˈhɛl mɪt /

noun

  1. any of various forms of protective head covering worn by soldiers, firefighters, divers, cyclists, etc.

  2. medieval armor for the head.

  3. (in fencing, singlestick, etc.) a protective device for the head and face consisting of reinforced wire mesh.

  4. anything resembling a helmet in form or position.

helmet British  
/ ˈhɛlmɪt /

noun

  1. a piece of protective or defensive armour for the head worn by soldiers, policemen, firemen, divers, etc

  2. biology a part or structure resembling a helmet, esp the upper part of the calyx of certain flowers

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Other Word Forms

  • helmeted adjective
  • helmetlike adjective
  • unhelmeted adjective

Etymology

Origin of helmet

1400–50; late Middle English < Middle French healmet, helmet, diminutive of helme helm 2

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