crista — 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 fleshy red crest of a rooster.
- 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
crista 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
- noun A person who follows the teachings and faith of Jesus Christ.
- adjective Relating to Christianity, Christ, or its followers.
cockscomb — full definition
- noun The fleshy red crest of a rooster.
- noun A red cap once worn by court jesters.
- noun A yellow rattle, Rhinanthus minor (flowering plant native to Eurasia).
- noun An annual garden plant (Celosia argentea var. cristata, syn. Celosia cristata), having showy red clusters of flowers.