crested

/krɛstəd/
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Definitions of crested
  1. adjective
    (of a bird or animal) having a usually ornamental tuft or process on the head; often used in combination
    “golden crested”
    “crested iris”
    “crested oriole”
    synonyms: topknotted, tufted
    adorned, decorated
    provided with something intended to increase its beauty or distinction
  2. adjective
    (of a knight's helmet) having a decorative plume
    synonyms: plumed
    adorned, decorated
    provided with something intended to increase its beauty or distinction
  3. adjective
    bearing an heraldic device
    synonyms:
    adorned, decorated
    provided with something intended to increase its beauty or distinction
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