crested

adjective

crest·​ed ˈkre-stəd How to pronounce crested (audio)
: having a crest
a crested bird

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If there were no crested anoles present, long legs did not correlate with better survival. Bill Kearney, Sun Sentinel, 30 Nov. 2024 Bring your binoculars to zoom in on endemic species such as the Coiba howler monkey, the crested eagle, and the scarlet macaw. Siobhan Reid, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 May 2024 Her tiny Chinese crested dog, Lily, saunters in and out of the room, occasionally sitting on her lap and staring at the massive charcuterie plate in front of us. Angie Martoccio, Rolling Stone, 24 Oct. 2024 Peggy, a 5-year-old pug and Chinese crested mix with a protruding tongue, was rescued by a family before winning the title of Britain's Ugliest Dog in 2023 and being cast as Wade Wilson's four-legged sidekick Dogpool in the new Marvel blockbuster. Erin Clements, Peoplemag, 30 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for crested 

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of crested was in the 14th century

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“Crested.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/crested. Accessed 6 Dec. 2024.

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