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firecrest

Syllabification: (fire·crest)
Pronunciation: /ˈfīrˌkrest/
Definition of firecrest

noun

  • a small warbler having a red and orange crest and occurring mainly in Europe.
    • Regulus ignicapillus, family Sylviidae

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