Definition of crest

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Crest (v. t.) To mark with lines or streaks, like, or regarded as like, waving plumes..

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Hoazin :: Hoazin (n.) A remarkable South American bird (Opisthocomus cristatus); the crested touraco. By some zoologists it is made the type of a distinct order (Opisthocomi).
Crested :: Crested (a.) Bearing any elevated appendage like a crest, as an elevated line or ridge, or a tuft..
Finnikin :: Finnikin (n.) A variety of pigeon, with a crest somewhat resembling the mane of a horse..
Hoopoo :: Hoopoo (n.) A European bird of the genus Upupa (U. epops), having a beautiful crest, which it can erect or depress at pleasure. Called also hoop, whoop. The name is also applied to several other species of the same genus and allied genera..
Jay :: "Jay (n.) Any one of the numerous species of birds belonging to Garrulus, Cyanocitta, and allied genera. They are allied to the crows, but are smaller, more graceful in form, often handsomely colored, and usually have a crest..
Verumontanum :: Verumontanum (n.) An elevation, or crest, in the wall of the urethra where the seminal ducts enter it..
Crest :: Crest (v. t.) To mark with lines or streaks, like, or regarded as like, waving plumes..
Cristate :: Cristate (a.) Crested.
Increst :: Increst (v. t.) To adorn with a crest.
Koklass :: Koklass (n.) Any pheasant of the genus Pucrasia. The birds of this genus inhabit India and China, and are distinguished by having a long central and two lateral crests on the head. Called also pucras..
Crest :: Crest (v. t.) To furnish with, or surmount as, a crest; to serve as a crest for..
Crestfallen :: Crestfallen (a.) With hanging head; hence, dispirited; dejected; cowed..
Crest :: Crest (v. i.) To form a crest.
Crest :: Crest (n.) A bearing worn, not upon the shield, but usually above it, or separately as an ornament for plate, liveries, and the like. It is a relic of the ancient cognizance. See Cognizance, 4..
Thumbbird :: Thumbbird (n.) The goldcrest.
Comb :: Comb (n.) To roll over, as the top or crest of a wave; to break with a white foam, as waves..
Pileated :: Pileated (a.) Having a crest covering the pileus, or whole top of the head..
Tappit Hen :: Tappit hen () A measuring pot holding one quart (according to some, three quarts); -- so called from a knob on the lid, thought to resemble a crested hen..
Tidley :: Tidley (n.) The goldcrest.
Crest :: Crest (n.) The helm or head, as typical of a high spirit; pride; courage..
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