Cristate

Pronunciation: /ˈkɹɪsˈteɪt/

Cristate (adj)

  1. Having a crest or raised ridge on the surface, often shaped like a small comb.
  2. Describing a structure with many short, upright projections, forming a comb-like line.

Cristate (adjective)

Examples

  • The shell has a crested surface along its edge.
  • The rock shows a crested surface after the rain.