elmu

See also: élmu

Maltese

Etymology

From Sicilian elmu and/or Italian elmo, both from Latin helmus, from Frankish *helm, from Proto-Germanic *helmaz. The Italo-Romance word is usually restricted to military helmets; the broader use in Maltese may be due to influence by English helmet, eventually from the same Germanic word.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈɛl.mu/
• Rhymes: -ɛlmu

Noun

elmu m (plural elmijiet or elmi)

1. helmet