‖n. [ L., a helmet. ] 1. (Bot.) The upper lip or helmet-shaped part of a labiate flower. [ 1913 Webster ]

2. (Surg.) A kind of bandage for the head. [ 1913 Webster ]

3. (Pathol.) Headache extending all over the head. [ 1913 Webster ]

4. (Paleon.) A genus of fossil echini, having a vaulted, helmet-shaped shell. [ 1913 Webster ]

5. (Zool.) The anterior, outer process of the second joint of the maxillae in certain insects. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. See Galleass.

{ } a. [ L. galeatus, p. p. of galeare helmet. ] 1. Wearing a helmet; protected by a helmet; covered, as with a helmet. [ 1913 Webster ]

2. (Biol.) Helmeted; having a helmetlike part, as a crest, a flower, etc.; helmet-shaped. [ 1913 Webster ]