Standard Lemma guide

crested

adj · noun · verb · 7 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

Definitions and examples are grouped by meaning. Pronunciation, history, word forms, translations, descendants, synonyms, antonyms, derived terms, and related words appear whenever the source provides them.

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  • /ˈkɹɛstɪd/
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  • rhymes with -ɛstɪd
  • CMU ARPABET: K R EH1 S T IH0 D Digits mark lexical stress: 1 primary, 2 secondary, 0 unstressed.

1

adj

Meaning 1

Having a crest, or ornamental tuft (on an animal) or plume (on a helmet).

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: not-comparable

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

2

adj

Meaning 2

Having a heraldic crest, badge, shield-like emblem, etc.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: not-comparable

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

3

noun

Meaning 3

Any of various creatures having a crest.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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4

verb

Meaning 4

simple past and past participle of crest

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: form-of, participle, past

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

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5

adjective satellite

Meaning 5

(of a knight's helmet) having a decorative plume

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: plumed

Antonyms: none provided

6

adjective satellite

Meaning 6

(of a bird or animal) having a usually ornamental tuft or process on the head; often used in combination

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

Examples

  • golden crested
  • crested iris
  • crested oriole
  • tufted duck
  • tufted loosestrife

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: topknotted, tufted

Antonyms: none provided

7

adjective satellite

Meaning 7

bearing an heraldic device

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Meaning relationships

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History

Etymology

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Real reading context

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