Crested: meaning, definitions and examples

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crested

 

[ หˆkrษ›stษชd ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

animal description

Crested refers to a bird or other animal that has a tuft or crest of feathers or hair on its head. This feature can serve various purposes, including attracting mates or signaling readiness for mating.

Synonyms

feathered, plumed, tufted

Examples of usage

  • The crested penguin is known for its distinctive yellow head feathers.
  • During the mating season, the male crested ibis displays its impressive crest.
  • Crested geckos are popular pets because of their unique appearance.
Context #2 | Adjective

geographical features

Crested may also describe landforms, particularly those that have a prominent ridge or peak. Such features are often associated with mountains or hills that rise sharply above their surroundings.

Synonyms

peaked, ridged

Examples of usage

  • The crested mountains were visible from miles away.
  • He hiked up the steep trail towards the crested hill.
  • The landscape was dominated by crested peaks.

Translations

Translations of the word "crested" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น com crista

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคชเฅเค‚เค›เคฆเคพเคฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช gekrรถnt

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ bermahkota

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะบั€ะตัะปะตะฝะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ grzebieniasty

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅ† ใฎใ‚ใ‚‹

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท crรชtรฉ

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ cresta

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท tepelik

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ด€ ๋ชจ์–‘์˜

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ูุดูŽุทู‘ูŽุจ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ hล™ebฤรญk

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ hrivnรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆœ‰ๅ† ็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ z vrhom

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ krรฝndur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั‚ะฐัƒะดั‹าฃ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ™แƒ แƒ”แƒ“แƒ˜แƒขแƒฃแƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ krestli

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ cresta

Etymology

The term 'crested' originates from the late 14th century, deriving from the word 'crest', which can be traced back to the Latin 'crista', meaning 'tuft' or 'fringe'. This Latin term reflects the characteristic features of various animals and geographical formations that display prominent growths or ridges. The use of 'crested' as an adjective became popular in English as it allowed for more descriptive language in both zoological and geological contexts. Over time, 'crested' has been adopted in various fields, including ornithology, botany, and geography, highlighting the distinct features found in nature and animal kingdom.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #18,351, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.