| 单词 | heron crest |
| 释义 | > as lemmasheron crest heron crest n. (a) the crest feathers of a heron, esp. worn as decoration on a turban, hat, etc.; (b) an emblem or crest featuring a representation of a heron. ΚΠ 1817 T. Moore Lalla Rookh 90 Chiefs of th' Uzbek race, Waving their heron crests with martial grace. 1899 C. R. Haines Compl. Mem. R. Haines xvii. 148 Old silver salver dated by hall mark 1757–58, with the 3 crescents and the heron crest. 1911 Le Grand (Iowa) Reporter 1 Sept. 5/6 Some states have forbidden the sale or purchase of the heron crest and it is amazing that imitations have immediately taken the place of these feathers. 2001 United Press Internat. (Nexis) 7 Dec. A great Storr silver-gilt basket, a sideboard display piece, and a solid gold coffee pot..are the finest objects bearing the heron crest on display. < as lemmas |
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