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Meaning of MORION

Pronunciation:  'mowree`ân

 
WordNet Dictionary
 
 Definition: 
[n]  a metal helmet worn by common soldiers in the 16th century
 

MORION is a 6 letter word that starts with M.

 

 Synonyms: cabasset
 
 See Also: helmet

 

 

Webster's 1913 Dictionary
 
 Definition: 
  1. \Mo"ri*on\, n. [F. morion, Sp. morrion; cf. Sp. morra the
    upper part of the head, morro anything that is round.]
    A kind of open helmet, without visor or beaver, and somewhat
    resembling a hat.
    
          A battered morion on his brow.           --Sir W.
                                                   Scott.
    
    
  2. \Mo"ri*on\, n. [G.] (Min.)
    A dark variety of smoky quartz.
    
    
 

 

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