Definition of crest

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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..

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Morepork :: Morepork (n.) The Australian crested goatsucker (Aegotheles Novae-Hollandiae). Also applied to other allied birds, as Podargus Cuveiri..
Wreath :: Wreath (n.) An appendage to the shield, placed above it, and supporting the crest (see Illust. of Crest). It generally represents a twist of two cords of silk, one tinctured like the principal metal, the other like the principal color in the arms..
Thumbbird :: Thumbbird (n.) The goldcrest.
Goldcrest :: Goldcrest (n.) The European golden-crested kinglet (Regulus cristatus, or R. regulus); -- called also golden-crested wren, and golden wren. The name is also sometimes applied to the American golden-crested kinglet. See Kinglet..
Kaleege :: Kaleege (n.) One of several species of large, crested, Asiatic pheasants, belonging to the genus Euplocamus, and allied to the firebacks..
Undercrest :: Undercrest (v. t.) To support as a crest; to bear.
Hocco :: Hocco (n.) The crested curassow; -- called also royal pheasant. See Curassow.
Coronated :: Coronated (a.) Having a crest or a crownlike appendage.
Timber :: Timber (n.) The crest on a coat of arms.
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..
Crown :: Crown (n.) To effect a lodgment upon, as upon the crest of the glacis, or the summit of the breach..
Impeyan Pheasant :: Impeyan pheasant () An Indian crested pheasant of the genus Lophophorus. Several species are known. Called also monaul, monal..
Cargoose :: Cargoose (n.) A species of grebe (Podiceps crisratus); the crested grebe.
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..
Harpy :: Harpy (n.) A large and powerful, double-crested, short-winged American eagle (Thrasaetus harpyia). It ranges from Texas to Brazil..
Crested :: Crested (a.) Having a crest of feathers or hair upon the head.
Umber :: Umber (n.) An African wading bird (Scopus umbretta) allied to the storks and herons. It is dull dusky brown, and has a large occipital crest. Called also umbrette, umbre, and umber bird..
Crested :: Crested (a.) Having a crest.
Hooded :: Hooded (a.) Having a hoodlike crest or prominence on the head or neck; as, the hooded seal; a hooded snake..
Copped :: Copped (a.) Rising to a point or head; conical; pointed; crested.
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