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Helm — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • casque noun A hard structure on the head of some birds, such as cassowaries, some hornbills and guineafowl, and some reptiles such as chameleons and basilisks.
  • helmet noun A hard protective covering worn on the head, especially during sports, combat, or dangerous work.

Senses

Helm is used for these senses in English:

  • casque A helmet.
  • helmet (headwear) A hard, protective head covering, typically part of armour.

casque — full definition

  1. noun A hard structure on the head of some birds, such as cassowaries, some hornbills and guineafowl, and some reptiles such as chameleons and basilisks.
  2. noun Synonym of galea.

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