noun
casque
Casque (noun) means a hard structure on the head of some birds, such as cassowaries, some hornbills and guineafowl, and some reptiles such as chameleons and basilisks.
noun
1
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
Synonym of galea.
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Etymology
Borrowed from French casque. Doublet of casco and cask.
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What is the meaning of casque?
"casque" (noun) means a hard structure on the head of some birds, such as cassowaries, some hornbills and guineafowl, and some reptiles such as chameleons and basilisks.
What are the different meanings of casque?
"casque" has 2 main meanings: 1. 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. Synonym of galea.