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cristã — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • Christian noun A person who follows the teachings and faith of Jesus Christ.
  • cockscomb noun The soft red growth on top of a rooster's head.
  • comb noun A flat toothed tool used for untangling, styling, or holding hair in place.
  • crest noun The highest point of something, such as a hill or wave.
  • sail noun A large piece of fabric rigged on a boat to catch the wind and drive it forward.

Senses

cristã is used for these senses in English:

  • Christian (not comparable) Of, like or relating to Christianity or Christians.
  • Christian (obsolete, England) A European, especially though not necessarily of the Christian religion.
  • cockscomb A fleshy red crest of a rooster
  • comb A fleshy growth on the top of the head of some birds and reptiles; crest.
  • 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.
  • crest The plume of feathers, or other decoration, worn on or displayed on a helmet; the distinctive ornament of a helmet.
  • sail The floating organ of siphonophores, such as the Portuguese man-of-war.

Christian — full definition

  1. noun A person who follows the teachings and faith of Jesus Christ.
  2. adjective Relating to Christianity, Christ, or its followers.

cockscomb — full definition

  1. noun The soft red growth on top of a rooster's head.
  2. noun A red hat once worn by court jesters.
  3. noun A flowering plant native to Europe and Asia, also called yellow rattle.
  4. noun A garden plant that lives for a single year and bears bright, showy red flower clusters.
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