crested

adjective

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

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Two new plush crested jays (birds native to South America) hatched on July 11 and 12 to parents Bandit and Jupiter. Amy Schwabe, Journal Sentinel, 30 Dec. 2024 But being recognized as possessing rights tends to be a necessary but not sufficient condition for being recognized as a potential property owner: a crested macaque has certain rights, including the right not to be treated cruelly, but cannot hold property. Michelle Weber, Longreads, 13 Dec. 2024 In addition to the 2005 Chanel crested blazer, Hathaway wears thigh-high leather boots, prompting one of the movie's most famous exchanges. Catherine Santino, People.com, 6 Dec. 2024 If there were no crested anoles present, long legs did not correlate with better survival. Bill Kearney, Sun Sentinel, 30 Nov. 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 19 Jan. 2025.

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