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13:17 Sep 23, 2013 |
Portuguese to English translations [PRO] Science - Zoology / ornathology | |||||||
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4 +1 | crest (crest v quiff) |
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crest (crest v quiff) Explanation: Same meaning. However, although the word "quiff" is usually" used in a hair context, I would use it to refer to the feather crest style, as in the context below. Uma das aves mais bonitas da fauna silvestre brasileira. Tamanho médio de 28 centímetros. O macho possui um topete constituído de uma crista larga, ereta e semicircular, vertical na cabeça, da nuca e cobrindo o bico. Plumagem laranja, asas e extremidade da cauda negras. Coberteiras muito desenvolvidas http://www.girafamania.com.br/americano/brasil_aves.htm -------------------------------------------------- Note added at 1 hora (2013-09-23 15:13:11 GMT) -------------------------------------------------- Yes, crest is the generic term. I would use both terms though, depending on the context. I would not hesitate to use "quiff" in a more literary context. Can you provide further context? |
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