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alheta

nounfeminine/ɐˈʎɛtɐ/low

a·lhe·ta

Definition

Small fleshy crest on some birds, such as the rooster.
The rooster displayed a bright red alheta.
The hen's alheta is less developed.

Etymology

Do latim 'alecta', por sua vez do grego 'alektryṓn' (galo).