crest

Meanings

• noun

  A decorative design or symbol, typically one on a shield or coat of arms.

• noun

  The summit or highest part of something.

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Pronunciation

1. /kɹɛst/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

cockscomb , comb

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with crest
hest , quest , feast , beast

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Variants

List of all variants of crest that leads to same result
crest , crestal , crestless , crests , crested , cresting , neural crest , neural crests , Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail , Pacific Crest Trail , Sandia Mountains

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Etymology

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Old English 'crista' meaning 'crest, ridge, ornament', from the Latin 'cresta' meaning 'crest, crest of a wave'.

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Trivia

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1. The crest of a wave is the highest point of the wave.

2. The crest of a ship is the uppermost part of the ship's hull.

3. The term 'crest' is also used in biology to refer to the upper part of a bird's head.

4. The word 'crest' is related to the word 'Christ' through their shared Latin origin.

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Related Concepts

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1. Coat of arms: A coat of arms is a heraldic design on a shield or surcoat, banner, or flag. It consists of a shield, crest, and motto.

2. Heraldry: Heraldry is the study and practice of designing, displaying, and maintaining coats of arms and other heraldic devices. It originated in Europe during the Middle Ages and was used to identify knights and their families in battle.

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Culture

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In heraldry, a crest is a decorative design or symbol placed above a shield. It often includes an animal, mythical creature, or other emblem. Crests have been used for centuries to identify families and organizations.

How to Memorize "crest"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a shield with a crest on top. Visualize the design or symbol of the crest and its placement on the shield.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'crest' with the image of a knight's helmet or a family crest on a coat of arms.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a sentence using the word 'crest': 'The crest of the wave was high and mighty.'

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