heltta — meaning in English
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English meaning
- coxcomb noun The cap of a court jester, adorned with a red stripe.
- crest noun The highest point of something, such as a hill or wave.
- gill noun The breathing organ on the side of a fish or other water-dwelling animal, used to take oxygen from the water.
- lappet noun A small decorative fold or flap, especially of lace or muslin, in a garment or headdress.
- snood noun A tube of soft fabric worn round the neck and pulled up over the mouth or head for warmth, with no fastening.
Senses
heltta is used for these senses in English:
- coxcomb The fleshy red pate of a rooster.
- crest A tuft, or other natural ornament, growing on an animal's head, for example the comb of a cockerel, the swelling on the head of a snake, the lengthened feathers of the crown or nape of bird, etc.
- gill (mycology) One of the radial folds on the underside of the cap of a mushroom, the surface of which bears the spore-producing organs.
- lappet (zoology) A wattle or flap-like structure on the face.
- snood The flap of erectile red skin on the beak of a male turkey.
coxcomb — full definition
- noun The cap of a court jester, adorned with a red stripe.
- noun The fleshy red pate of a rooster.
- noun A foolish or conceited person; a dandy.
crest — full definition
- noun The highest point of something, such as a hill or wave.
- noun A tuft of feathers or fur on an animal's head, or a decorative emblem, especially of a family or institution.
- verb To reach the top of something, or to rise to a peak.