crissum

/ˈkrɪsəm/

Definitions

1. noun

The cluster of stiff, hair-like feathers forming a crown-like mass on top of the head of a rooster or some other male bird.

“The farmer noticed the distinctive crissum of the rooster as it began to strut around the farmyard.”

Synonyms

  • crest
  • pompon

Antonyms

  • bare
  • smooth