Meanings
- not comparableHaving 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.
1936, F.J. Thwaites, chapter XIII, in The Redemption, Sydney: H. John Edwards, published 1940, page 135
- participlepastsimple past and past participle of crest
plural cresteds
- Any of various creatures having a crest.
Although the cresteds were the least numerous of the trio, they were certainly not uncommon.
2005, Country Life, volume 199, page 1611 more example
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.
2000, Fancy Fowl, volumes 20-21
Synonyms & antonyms
adjective(of a bird or animal) having a usually ornamental tuft or process on the head; often used in combination
Synonym sets from Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.
Rhymes & wordplay
Rhymes with crested
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