galeae

Variant of galea

noun pl. galeae

Biol. a helmet-shaped part, esp. of a corolla or calyx

Origin: ModL < L, a helmet: prob. < Gr galeē, a weasel, marten (hence, leather, hide, then article made of leather)

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