crista — meaning in English

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.

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.

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