galeate

[ gey-lee-eyt ]

adjective

1. having a galea.
2. being in the shape of a helmet; helmet-shaped.

Word History and Origins

Origin of galeate¹

1700–10; < Latin galeātus covered with a helmet, equivalent to gale ( a ) helmet + -ātus -ate ¹

Example Sentences

A fourth form is where the upper lobe somewhat resembles the galeate maxilla just named; but consists of two joints.

From Project Gutenberg

These are what Fabricius calls galeate maxill, on which he founded his class Ulonata.

From Project Gutenberg