cristatedadj.
/ˈkrɪsteɪtɪd/ = cristate adj.
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the world > space > shape > other specific shapes > [adjective] > like crest
cristated1727
cristate1859
the world > animals > animal body > general parts > covering or skin > [adjective] > having a coat > hairy, furry, or woolly > crested or crowned
copped1398
coppled1600
cristate1661
copple-crowned1699
cristated1727
crested1796
crowned1796
coppy1891
1727 N. Bailey Universal Etymol. Eng. Dict. II Cristated, having a crest or comb.
1794 R. Kirwan Elements Mineral. (ed. 2) I. 244 Sometimes also in the form of a cockscomb and hence called cristated.
1925 H. L. Mencken Let. 27 May in H. L. Mencken & S. Haardt Mencken & Sara (1987) 23 Pyrites..oval, clustered, cristated.
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adj.1727