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Definition of goldcrest

goldcrest

/ˈɡoʊldˌkrɛst/
gold · crest
Plural:goldcrests
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goldcrest Lexical Profile

goldcrest Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

A very small Eurasian songbird of the kinglet family, typically found in coniferous woodland and distinguished by a bright yellow or orange stripe on its crown; it is widely known as the smallest bird in Europe.

Example

"While walking through the dense pine forest, we spotted a tiny goldcrest flitting quickly among the upper branches in search of insects."

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• Nearby Words

goji
gold
gold ringed cat snake
goldcrest
golden dojo loach
golden eagle
golden flying snake

Word Origin & Etymology

A compound of 'gold' and 'crest', first recorded in the late 17th century, named for the distinctive bright yellow or orange stripe of feathers on the crown of the 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 Goldcrest. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 14, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/goldcrest
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