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comb

nounfeminine/ˈkɾiʃtɐ/medium

cris·ta

Definitions

1A fleshy crest or ridge on the head of some birds, such as roosters and other gallinaceous birds.
The rooster had a bright red comb.
The comb of the bird-of-paradise is very colorful.
Common collocations
rooster's combbird's combred comb
2The highest line or ridge of a mountain range or hill.
The climbers finally reached the crest of the mountain.
The crest of the ridge offered a stunning view.
Common collocations
mountain crestwave crestdune crest

Etymology

Do latim crista.

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