galea

1. A Roman helmet.
2. A part of a flower or plant that is shaped like a helmet or hood.
3. A mouthpart found in some species of insect; a flap that is part of the maxilla, so-called after the flaps attached to the sides of a Roman helmet.
4. A kind of bandage for the head.
5. A headache extending all over the head.

Etymology

Borrowed from Latin galea. Doublet of galley.

Synonyms

helmet

headpiece

morion

cabasset

Translations

casque

galea

galea