crested
adjective
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Pronunciation: /ˈkɹɛstɪd/
adj
- Having a crest, or ornamental tuft (on an animal) or plume (on a helmet).
- Having a heraldic crest, badge, shield-like emblem, etc.
“In great confusion, Gordon accepted the letter, broke its small crested seal, and began reading the neat back-hand scrawl.”
noun
- Any of various creatures having a crest.
“Fourth, impure cresteds (with one of each alleles) will produce the crests on the heads of live birds, and it is these birds which are exhibited as Balis or Crested Ducks.”
“Although the cresteds were the least numerous of the trio, they were certainly not uncommon.”
verb
- simple past and past participle of crest