crest´like´ — crest «krehst», noun, verb. –n. 1. a tuft or comb on the head of a bird or animal. 2. a) a decoration of plumes or feathers on the top of a helmet. b) the apex or cone of a helmet. c) = helmet. (Cf. ↑helmet) 3. a decoration at the top of a coat… … Useful english dictionary
Crest — (kr[e^]st), n. [OF. creste, F. cr[^e]te, L. crista.] 1. A tuft, or other excrescence or natural ornament, growing on an animal s head; the comb of a cock; the swelling on the head of a serpent; the lengthened feathers of the crown or nape of bird … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Crest tile — Crest Crest (kr[e^]st), n. [OF. creste, F. cr[^e]te, L. crista.] 1. A tuft, or other excrescence or natural ornament, growing on an animal s head; the comb of a cock; the swelling on the head of a serpent; the lengthened feathers of the crown or… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
crest — ► NOUN 1) a comb or tuft of feathers, fur, or skin on the head of a bird or other animal. 2) a plume of feathers on a helmet. 3) the top of a ridge, wave, etc. 4) a distinctive heraldic device representing a family or corporate body. ► VERB 1)… … English terms dictionary
crest|ed — «KREHS tihd», adjective. having a crest: »a crested bird, a crested shield … Useful english dictionary
Crest (feathers) — Not to be confused with Backrest (disambiguation). The Cockatiel an example of a crested bird species The crest is a prominent feature exhibited by several bird and dinosaur species on their heads. Generally used for display purposes, crests can… … Wikipedia
Crest (heraldry) — The word crest is often mistakenly applied to a coat of arms. For further information see Heraldry. For Japanese usage, see mon (badge). Shield Field Supporter Supporter … Wikipedia
crest — 1. A ridge, especially a bony ridge. SEE ALSO: crista. 2. The ridge of the neck of a male animal, especially of a stallion or bull. 3. Feathers on the top of a bird s head, or fin rays on the top of a fish s head. SYN: crista [TA]. [L. crista] … Medical dictionary
crest — I. noun Etymology: Middle English creste, from Anglo French, from Latin crista; probably akin to Latin crinis hair Date: 14th century 1. a. a showy tuft or process on the head of an animal and especially a bird see bird illustration b. the plume… … New Collegiate Dictionary
CREST — Acronym for calcinosis, Raynaud phenomenon, esophageal motility disorders, sclerodactyly, and telangiectasia. See C. syndrome. * * * calcinosis, Raynaud phenomenon, esophageal involvement, sclerodactyly, and telangiectasia [syndrome]; Carotid… … Medical dictionary
