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Main Entry:: hel·met
Pronunciation:: \ˈhel-mət\
Function:: noun
Etymology:: Middle English, from Middle French, diminutive of helme helmet, of Germanic origin; akin to Old English helm helmet, Old High German helan to conceal — more at hell
Date:: 15th century

1 : a covering or enclosing headpiece of ancient or medieval armor — see armor illustration 2 : any of various protective head coverings usually made of a hard material to resist impact 3 : something resembling a helmet

— hel·met·ed

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\-mə-təd\ adjective

— hel·met·like

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\-mət-ˌlīk\ adjective

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