Word Meanings - CARGOOSE - Book Publishers vocabulary database

A species of grebe ; the crested grebe.

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• SPECIES
  A group of individuals agreeing in common attributes, and designated by a common name; a conception subordinated to another conception, called a genus, or generic conception, from which it differs in containing or comprehending more attributes,
• CRESTLESS
  Without a crest or escutcheon; of low birth. "Crestless yeomen." Shak.
• CREST
  A bearing worn, not upon the shield, but usually above it, or separately as an ornament for plate, liveries, and the like. It is a relic of the ancient cognizance. See Cognizance, 4. 4. The upper curve of a horse's neck. Throwing the base thong
• CRESTFALLEN
  1. With hanging head; hence, dispirited; dejected; cowed. Let it make thee crestfullen; Ay, and allay this thy abortive pride. Shak. 2. Having the crest, or upper part of the neck, hanging to one side; -- said of a horse.
• CRESTING
  An ornamental finish on the top of a wall or ridge of a roof.
• GREBE
  One of several swimming birds or divers, of the genus Colymbus , aud allied genera, found in the northern parts of America, Europe, and Asia. They have strong, sharp bills, and lobate toes. (more info) crest, W. crib comb, crest. So called
• CRESTED
  Having a crest of feathers or hair upon the head. "The crested bird." Dryden. (more info) 1. Having a crest. But laced crested helm. Dryden.
• UNDERCREST
  To support as a crest; to bear. Shak.
• NAPE-CREST
  An African bird of the genus Schizorhis, related to the plantain eaters.
• FIRECREST
  A small European kinglet , having a bright red crest; -- called also fire-crested wren.
• INCREST
  To adorn with a crest. Drummond.
• GOLDCREST
  The European golden-crested kinglet (Regulus cristatus, or R. regulus); -- called also golden-crested wren, and golden wren. The name is also sometimes applied to the American golden-crested kinglet. See Kinglet.
• SUBSPECIES
  A group somewhat lessdistinct than speciesusually are, but based on characters more important than those which characterize ordinary varieties; often, a geographical variety or race.