Crested

Part of Speech

Adjective

Pronunciation

/ˈkrɛstɪd/

Definitions

  • Having a crest, tuft, or ridge on the top.
  • Reaching the highest point.
  • Decorated with a crest or emblem.

Usage Examples

  • The crested eagle soared above the valley.
  • The river crested after heavy rainfall.
  • The knight wore a crested helmet in battle.

Etymology

Derived from Middle English "creste" (meaning "tuft" or "plume"), from Old French "creste," from Latin "crista."

Synonyms

  • Plumed
  • Tufted
  • Ridged
  • Decorated

Antonyms

  • Flat
  • Unadorned
  • Plain

Translations

Language Translation Pronunciation
Spanish crestado /kɾesˈtaðo/
French crêté /kʁete/
German gekrönt /ɡəˈkʁøːnt/
Italian crestato /kresˈta.to/
Portuguese cristado /kɾisˈtaðu/

Translations in Indian Languages

Language Translation Pronunciation
Hindi शिखरित /ʃɪkʰəɾɪt/
Bengali শীর্ষযুক্ত /ʃiːrʃoː dʒukto/
Gujarati શિખરિત /ʃɪkʰəɾɪt/
Tamil முடிவுடனிருக்கும் /muɖivuʈanɪrukkum/
Telugu శిఖరంతో /ʃikʰaranto/

Regional Pronunciation Variations

In British English, "crested" is pronounced with a clearer "t," whereas in American English, the "t" sound is softer.

Historical Usage

The term "crested" has long been used to describe birds with head plumes and soldiers' helmets with decorative emblems. It has also been metaphorically applied to waves and mountain peaks.

Cultural Nuances

"Crested" often symbolizes prestige or prominence. Many noble families historically displayed a crested emblem to signify their heritage.

More Information

The concept of "crested" is commonly used in ornithology, heraldry, and geography. Many birds, such as the crested crane and crested hawk, are named for their distinctive head plumes.

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