Helmkleinod

German
Helmkleinod

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 helm)
    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.

  • Helmbusch
  • Reichskleinodien

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