crestfallen
Pronunciation: /ˈkɹɛstfɔːlən/
The English word “crestfallen” has 2 meanings listed here.
adjective
Etymology
From crest + fallen, from the appearance of a horse with its crest (head) on its chest after defeat in a battle.
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