Associations to the word «Morion»

Wiktionary

MORION, noun. (historical) A kind of open brimmed helmet used by footsoldiers in the 16th and 17th centuries, having no visor or bever. [from 16th c.]
MORION, noun. (mineralogy) A brown or black variety of quartz. [from 18th c.]

Dictionary definition

MORION, noun. A metal helmet worn by common soldiers in the 16th century.

Wise words

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