Helmkleinod

Helmkleinod

German

Etymology

    From Helm +‎ Kleinod.

    Pronunciation

    • IPA(key): [ˈhɛlmˌklaɪ̯nʔoːt]
    • Hyphenation: Helm‧klein‧od

    Noun

    Helmkleinod n (strong, genitive Helmkleinodes or Helmkleinods, plural Helmkleinode or Helmkleinodien)

    1. (knighthood) crest (the decorative sculptures worn by knights in tournaments)
    2. (heraldry) crest (the device borne on top of the helmet)
      Synonyms: Helmzier, Zimier, Cimir

    Declension

    Declension of Helmkleinod [neuter, strong]
    singular plural
    indef. def. noun def. noun
    nominative ein das Helmkleinod die Helmkleinode, Helmkleinodien
    genitive eines des Helmkleinodes, Helmkleinods der Helmkleinode, Helmkleinodien
    dative einem dem Helmkleinod, Helmkleinode1 den Helmkleinoden, Helmkleinodien
    accusative ein das Helmkleinod die Helmkleinode, Helmkleinodien

    1Now rare, see notes.

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