Sporting a tuft of feathers Crossword Clue

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(adjective)
1. (of a knight’s helmet) having a decorative plume
2. (of a bird or animal) having a usually ornamental tuft or process on the head; often used in combination

Hint 2: Clue Definitions

SPORTING (adjective)
1. exhibiting or calling for sportsmanship or fair play
2. preoccupied with the pursuit of pleasure and especially games of chance
TUFT (noun)
1. a bunch of hair or feathers or growing grass
2. a bunch of feathers or hair

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