noun
cockscomb
Cockscomb (noun) means the fleshy red crest of a rooster.
noun
1
The fleshy red crest of a rooster.
2
A red cap once worn by court jesters.
3
A yellow rattle, Rhinanthus minor (flowering plant native to Eurasia).
4
An annual garden plant (Celosia argentea var. cristata, syn. Celosia cristata), having showy red clusters of flowers.
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Etymology
From Middle English cokkes comb; equivalent to cock + -s- + comb.
Frequently asked questions
What is the meaning of cockscomb?
"cockscomb" (noun) means the fleshy red crest of a rooster.
What are the different meanings of cockscomb?
"cockscomb" has 3 main meanings: 1. The fleshy red crest of a rooster; 2. A red cap once worn by court jesters; 3. A yellow rattle, Rhinanthus minor (flowering plant native to Eurasia).