casque (redirected from casqued)

casque  (ksk)

n.

1. A helmet, especially an ornate visorless headpiece of the 16th century.

2. Zoology A helmetlike structure or protuberance.

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[French, from Spanish casco; see cask.]

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casqued (kskt) adj.

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casque [kæsk]

n

(Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Zoology) Zoology a helmet or a helmet-like process or structure, as on the bill of most hornbills

[from French, from Spanish casco; see cask]

casqued  adj

Thesaurus

Noun

1.

casque - (15-16th century) any armor for the head; usually ornate without a visor body armor, body armour, cataphract, coat of mail, suit of armor, suit of armour - armor that protects the wearer's whole body casquet, casquetel - a light open casque without a visor or beaver helmet - armor plate that protects the head