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A crest or knot of feathers upon the head or top, as of a bird; also, an orgamental knot worn on top of the head, as by women.

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  1. n. A crest or knot of feathers upon the head or top, as of a bird; also, an orgamental knot worn on top of the head, as by women.
  2. n. A small Europen flounder (Rhoumbus punctatus). The name is also applied to allied species.
  3. n. headdress consisting of a decorative ribbon or bow worn in the hair
  4. n. showy crest or knot of hair or feathers
  5. 1. A crest or knot of feathers upon the head or top, as of a bird; also, an orgamental knot worn on top of the head, as by women. A great, stout servant girl, with cheeks as red as her topknot. Sir W. Scott. 2. (Zoöl.) A small Europen flounder (Rhoumbus punctatus). The name is also applied to allied species.
  6. A small Europen flounder (Rhoumbus punctatus). The name is alsoapplied to allied species.
  7. n:100 n. headdress consisting of a decorative ribbon or bow worn in the hair n. showy crest or knot of hair or feathers