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Definition of firecrest

firecrest

/ˈfaɪərˌkrɛst/
fire · crest
Plural:firecrests
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firecrest Lexical Profile

firecrest Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

A very small passerine bird native to Europe and northwestern Africa, characterized by olive-green upperparts, pale underparts, and a distinctive bright orange or yellow crest on its head.

Example

"The birdwatcher was thrilled to spot a tiny firecrest flitting quickly among the branches of the yew tree."

Synonyms
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Word Nuance & Usage

Often confused with the closely related goldcrest, from which it can be primarily distinguished by the bold white supercilium (stripe) above its eye.

• Nearby Words

firecracker
firecracker flower
firecracker plant
firecrest
firefinch
firefly
fireplace

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in English by compounding 'fire' and 'crest', directly referencing the brightly colored, fiery orange-red crown patch prominent on the male bird's head.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Firecrest. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 14, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/firecrest
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