petasus

/pɛˈtɑːsəs/

Definitions

1. noun

A winged helmet in ancient Greek and Etruscan art, often associated with the god Mercury or the Greek god Hermes.

“The archaeologist discovered a petasus on the tomb of the Etruscan king, which was a unique find in the field of archaeology.”

Synonyms

  • helmet
  • winged cap

Antonyms

  • bare-headed
  • helmetless