Definition of crest

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Crest (n.) The plume of feathers, or other decoration, worn on a helmet; the distinctive ornament of a helmet, indicating the rank of the wearer; hence, also, the helmet..

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Simpai :: Simpai (n.) A long-tailed monkey (Semnopitchecus melalophus) native of Sumatra. It has a crest of black hair. The forehead and cheeks are fawn color, the upper parts tawny and red, the under parts white. Called also black-crested monkey, and sinpae..
Cockatoo :: Cockatoo (n.) A bird of the Parrot family, of the subfamily Cacatuinae, having a short, strong, and much curved beak, and the head ornamented with a crest, which can be raised or depressed at will. There are several genera and many species; as the broad-crested (Plictolophus, / Cacatua, cristatus), the sulphur-crested (P. galeritus), etc. The palm or great black cockatoo of Australia is Microglossus aterrimus..
Crest :: Crest (n.) The ornamental finishing which surmounts the ridge of a roof, canopy, etc..
Verumontanum :: Verumontanum (n.) An elevation, or crest, in the wall of the urethra where the seminal ducts enter it..
Kagu :: Kagu (n.) A singular, crested, grallatorial bird (Rhinochetos jubatus), native of New Caledonia. It is gray above, paler beneath, and the feathers of the wings and tail are handsomely barred with brown, black, and gray. It is allied to the sun bittern..
Cristate :: Cristate (a.) Crested.
Screamer :: Screamer (n.) Any one of three species of South American birds constituting the family Anhimidae, and the suborder Palamedeae. They have two spines on each wing, and the head is either crested or horned. They are easily tamed, and then serve as guardians for other poultry. The crested screamers, or chajas, belong to the genus Chauna. The horned screamer, or kamichi, is Palamedea cornuta..
Cucullated :: Cucullated (a.) Having a hoodlike crest on the head, as certain birds, mammals, and reptiles..
Pannikel :: Pannikel (n.) The brainpan, or skull; hence, the crest..
Crest :: Crest (n.) The helm or head, as typical of a high spirit; pride; courage..
Firecrest :: Firecrest (n.) A small European kinglet (Regulus ignicapillus), having a bright red crest; -- called also fire-crested wren..
Crested :: Crested (a.) Bearing any elevated appendage like a crest, as an elevated line or ridge, or a tuft..
Loutou :: Loutou (n.) A crested black monkey (Semnopithecus maurus) of Java.
Crest :: Crest (v. t.) To furnish with, or surmount as, a crest; to serve as a crest for..
Thorntail :: Thorntail (n.) A beautiful South American humming bird (Gouldia Popelairii), having the six outer tail feathers long, slender, and pointed. The head is ornamented with a long, pointed crest..
Topknot :: Topknot (n.) A crest or knot of feathers upon the head or top, as of a bird; also, an orgamental knot worn on top of the head, as by women..
Crest :: Crest (n.) The summit of a hill or mountain ridge.
Crestless :: Crestless (a.) Without a crest or escutcheon; of low birth.
Timbre :: Timbre (n.) The crest on a coat of arms.
Timber :: Timber (n.) The crest on a coat of arms.
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