crest

1. A ridge, especially a bony ridge.

See: crista.

2. The ridge of the neck of a male animal, especially of a stallion or bull.

3. Feathers on the top of a bird's head, or fin rays on the top of a fish's head.

Synonym: crista.

Origin: L. Crista

(05 Mar 2000)


Terms mentioned in text: ridge, bony, crista, ridge, neck, male, animal, stallion, bull, feathers, top, head, fin, crista
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