casque

/kæsk/
noun
  1. A helmet, especially one used in historical armor or by certain animals (like a hornbill) as a protective structure on the head.
    • In the museum, we saw an ornate casque from ancient Persia decorated with gold.
    • The hornbill's large casque helps amplify its calls through the forest.
    • The knight lifted his visor and removed his heavy casque after the battle.
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