Associations to the word «Galea»

Wiktionary

GALEA, noun. A Roman helmet
GALEA, noun. (botany) an organ or a part of a plant that is shaped like a galea (helmet)
GALEA, noun. (entomology) a mouthpart found in some species of chewing insect, which is shaped like a galea (helmet)
GALEA, noun. (surgery) A kind of bandage for the head.
GALEA, noun. (medicine) A headache extending all over the head.

Dictionary definition

GALEA, noun. An organ shaped like a helmet; usually a vaulted and enlarged petal as in Aconitum.

Wise words

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