goldcrest

[ gohld-krest ]

noun

1. a Eurasian kinglet, Regulus regulus, having a bright yellow patch on the top of the head.

goldcrest

/ ˈɡəʊldˌkrɛst /

noun

1. a small Old World warbler, Regulus regulus, having a greenish plumage and a bright yellow-and-black crown

Word History and Origins

Origin of goldcrest¹

gold + crest

Example Sentences

Finally he spread his wings, and as he did so an impudent little goldcrest hopped (unbeknown to his great rival) on to his back.

From Project Gutenberg

Compare this with Cordeaux's notes of another goldcrest immigration, this time to the Lincolnshire coast .

From Project Gutenberg