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cockscomb in Latin

cockscomb in Latin is crista — cockscomb means the fleshy red crest of a rooster.

cockscomb in Latin

crista

noun

A fleshy red crest of a rooster

What does "cockscomb" mean?

noun The fleshy red crest of a rooster.
noun A red cap once worn by court jesters.
noun A yellow rattle, Rhinanthus minor (flowering plant native to Eurasia).
noun An annual garden plant (Celosia argentea var. cristata, syn. Celosia cristata), having showy red clusters of flowers.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

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What is "cockscomb" in Latin?

"cockscomb" in Latin is crista. cockscomb means: The fleshy red crest of a rooster.

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