Definition of Helmetflower

1. Noun. A herbaceous plant of the genus Scutellaria which has a calyx that, when inverted, resembles a helmet with its visor raised.

Exact synonyms: Skullcap
Generic synonyms: Herb, Herbaceous Plant

2. Noun. Any of several orchids of the genus Coryanthes having racemes of a few musky-scented waxy flowers with a helmet-shaped lip process.
Exact synonyms: Helmet Orchid
Generic synonyms: Orchid, Orchidaceous Plant
Group relationships: Coryanthes, Genus Coryanthes

3. Noun. A poisonous herb native to northern Europe having hooded blue-purple flowers; the dried leaves and roots yield aconite.
Exact synonyms: Aconitum Napellus, Helmet Flower, Monkshood
Generic synonyms: Aconite

Lexicographical Neighbors of Helmetflower

hellward
helly
hellyerite
hellzapoppin
helm
helmage
helmed
helmen
helmer
helmers
helmet
helmet cell
helmet flower
helmet orchid
helmeted
helmetflower (current term)
helmeting
helmetless
helmetlike
helmets
helmette
helmettes
helming
helminth
helminth proteins
helminthagogue
helminthagogues
helminthemesis
helminthes
helminthiases

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