noun · femininefirst declension
cristula
cristula f (genitive cristulae)
Classical[ˈkrɪs.tʊ.ɫa]Ecclesiastical[ˈkris.tu.la]
Meaning
- femininea small crest, tuft, or plume
Declension
| form | singular | plural |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | cristula | cristulae |
| genitive | cristulae | cristulārum |
| dative | cristulae | cristulīs |
| accusative | cristulam | cristulās |
| ablative | cristulā | cristulīs |
| vocative | cristula | cristulae |
cristŭla, ae, f. dim. id.,
I. a small crest or tuft, Col. 8, 2, 8 (al. cristis).
Origins
Diminutive from crista (“plume of a helmet; tuft of an animal or plant”).