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1. (n.) cockscomb
the comb or caruncle of a cock.
2. cockscomb
the cap, resembling a cock's comb, formerly worn by professional fools.
3. cockscomb
a garden plant, Celosia cristata, of the amaranth family with usu. crimson or purple flowers in a broad spike somewhat resembling the comb of a cock.
Etymology: (1585–95)
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Princeton's WordNet |
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1. (noun) cockscomb, common cockscomb, Celosia cristata, Celosia argentea cristata
garden annual with featherlike spikes of red or yellow flowers
2. (noun) coxcomb, cockscomb
a conceited dandy who is overly impressed by his own accomplishments
3. (noun) cockscomb, coxcomb
a cap worn by court jesters; adorned with a strip of red
4. (noun) comb, cockscomb, coxcomb
the fleshy red crest on the head of the domestic fowl and other gallinaceous birds
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1. (noun) cockscomb
see Coxcomb
2. (noun) cockscomb
a plant (Celosia cristata), of many varieties, cultivated for its broad, fantastic spikes of brilliant flowers; -- sometimes called garden cockscomb. Also the Pedicularis, or lousewort, the Rhinanthus Crista-galli, and the Onobrychis Crista-galli
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