gurgulio

/ɡurɡuˈljɔ/

Definitions

1. noun

a type of Italian medieval helmet, characterized by an open face and a nasal guard.

“The museum’s collection included a rare 14th-century gurgulio that was once worn by a knight in battle.”

Synonyms

  • headgear
  • helm

Antonyms

  • barehead
  • unhelmeted