firecrest

American

[fahyuhr-krest] / ˈfaɪərˌkrɛst /

noun

a European kinglet, Regulus ignicapillus, having a bright, orange-red patch on the top of the head.

firecrest British

/ ˈfaɪəˌkrɛst /

noun

a small European warbler, Regulus ignicapillus , having a crown striped with yellow, black, and white

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Etymology

Origin of firecrest

First recorded in 1835–45; fire + crest

Example Sentences

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The carrier strike group was due to take part in Operation Firecrest alongside US, Canadian and European allies to deter Russian aggression in the High North.

From BBC

Made by Firecrest Films, the two-part Murder Trial: The Disappearance of Renee and Andrew MacRae will be shown on BBC Scotland on 22 and 29 August and BBC Two on 28 August and 4 September.

From BBC

Firecrest Films is based in offices by the Govan shipyard.

From BBC

The largest outbreak is at the Firecrest School, which provides support to about 200 people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

From Washington Times

While Teckro’s three founders sold a previous venture, Firecrest, in 2011, Hughes vowed that they have longer-term ambitions for Teckro, which was founded in 2015.

From Reuters

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