a small European warbler, Regulus ignicapillus, having a crown striped with yellow, black, and white
firecrest in American English
(ˈfaiᵊrˌkrest)
noun
a European kinglet, Regulus ignicapillus, having a bright, orange-red patch on the top of the head
Word origin
[1835–45; fire + crest]This word is first recorded in the period 1835–45. Other words that entered Englishat around the same time include: cutaway, ecumenical, placement, protein, squeegee
Examples of 'firecrest' in a sentence
firecrest
The firecrest is also a brighter green above, and whiter below.
Times, Sunday Times (2014)
This gives the firecrest an altogether more fiery an expression.
Times, Sunday Times (2006)
The yellowish-green goldcrest is very beautiful with its brilliant gold or yellow topknot, but the firecrest is even more attractive.
Times, Sunday Times (2006)
It is even more exciting when you realise that the 'goldcrest' you have been watching is actually a firecrest.