cabasset

/ˌkæbəˈsɛt/

//ˌkæbəˈsɛt// noun

"cabasset" is a 8-letter English headword indexed on PlainSpell.

The verdict

“cabasset” is uncommon English (outside the top frequency list), classed as a noun. The kind of spelling people second-guess.

Unranked
below top-frequency English
8
letters

According to Wiktionary data (CC BY-SA, analyzed September 3, 2026) - An Italian helmet with a stalk-like projection on the top resembling a pear.

Corpus desk

Index EN-cabasset · cabasset · English

cabasset · unranked · 0 variants · 0 confusables

  • FREQ-UNRANKED Unranked
  • LEN-LONG 8 letters
  • VOW-3 3 vowels
  • CONFUS-0 No pairs
  • VAR-0 0 variants
  • BOOK-THIN "C" thin
  • PHOTO-UNK Peer pending

Read with this headword: Spelling guide for this pattern

Desk codes from Wiktionary headword shape, FrequencyWords rank tier, confusable-pair count, generated misspelling depth, letter-cohort book size, and photo-finish peer. Not a difficulty grade.

Key facts for cabasset
PropertyValue
Headwordcabasset
LanguageEnglish
Part of speechNoun
IPA/ˌkæbəˈsɛt/
Letters8
Misspellings tracked0
Confusable pairs0
SourceWiktionary (kaikki.org)

Long-tail rank of “cabasset” in English

cabassetfalls outside the top-100,000 ranked English words, the long-tail zone of technical, archaic, or low-frequency vocabulary, exactly where readers second-guess spellings most.

Beyond rank #100,000. Source: FrequencyWords open word-frequency list.

Rare enough to double-check

cabasset is uncommon English outside the top frequency list, classed as anoun, transcribed /ˌkæbəˈsɛt/. Rarity is why readers land here mid-draft. Gloss: "An Italian helmet with a stalk-like projection on the top resembling a pear.".

cabasset has no tracked misspelling variants, which points to an orthography that plays by predictable English rules. This headword has no recorded confusable partner, which tends to mean the word is visually distinctive enough to stand on its own.

Etymologically, the entry records: From Catalan cabasset, perhaps via French cabasset. The correct English form is cabasset, spelled C-A-B-A-S-S-E-T.

Definition

  1. 1
    An Italian helmet with a stalk-like projection on the top resembling a pear.

Etymology

From Catalan cabasset, perhaps via French cabasset.

Definitions, pronunciation, and etymology for this entry are drawn from Wiktionary via the kaikki.org structured extract (CC BY-SA). See the methodology for how each field is sourced and updated.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do you spell "cabasset"?
"cabasset" is spelled C-A-B-A-S-S-E-T. The IPA pronunciation is /ˌkæbəˈsɛt/.
What does "cabasset" mean?
As a noun, "cabasset" means: An Italian helmet with a stalk-like projection on the top resembling a pear.
How do you pronounce "cabasset"?
The IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) transcription for "cabasset" is /ˌkæbəˈsɛt/. Click the speaker icon on the pronunciation badge above to hear it spoken aloud where audio is available.
What is the origin of the word "cabasset"?
From Catalan cabasset, perhaps via French cabasset. See the full etymology section above for more details.
Is PlainSpell free to use?
Yes, PlainSpell is a completely free word reference. You can look up definitions, pronunciations, confusable pairs, homophones, and spelling corrections across 5 languages without any sign-up or subscription.

Source: Wiktionary (via kaikki.org) Structured Wiktionary extract

Source: FrequencyWords open word-frequency list