Crested
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈkɹɛstɪd/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Crested is an adjective meaning Having a crest, or ornamental tuft (on an animal) or plume (on a helmet).
Meaning
Having a crest, or ornamental tuft (on an animal) or plume (on a helmet).
More Meanings
- Having a heraldic crest, badge, shield-like emblem, etc.
- simple past and past participle of crest
- Any of various creatures having a crest.
Example Sentences
Although the cresteds were the least numerous of the trio, they were certainly not uncommon.
In great confusion, Gordon accepted the letter, broke its small crested seal, and began reading the neat back-hand scrawl.
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.
Word Forms
- cresteds
Synonyms for crested
Depending on context, synonyms include adorned, decorated, plumed, topknotted.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include topknotted, adorned, decorated, plumed, wheatgrass, peaked.
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