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Cockscomb: meaning, definitions and examples

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cockscomb

 

[ หˆkษ’kskษ™สŠm ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

flower decoration

A cockscomb is a type of flower decoration that resembles the comb of a rooster. It is characterized by its vibrant and ruffled appearance, often used in floral arrangements for its unique texture and shape.

Synonyms

celosia, cresta de gallo

Examples of usage

  • The bride's bouquet was adorned with a vibrant red cockscomb.
  • The centerpiece at the event featured several cockscombs in different colors.
Context #2 | Noun

bird anatomy

In birds, the cockscomb refers to the fleshy red crest on top of the head, especially prominent in roosters. It is used for display during courtship or to indicate dominance within the flock.

Synonyms

comb, crest

Examples of usage

  • The rooster proudly strutted around the farm, displaying his bright red cockscomb.
  • During mating season, the male bird's cockscomb becomes even more vibrant to attract females.

Translations

Translations of the word "cockscomb" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น crista de galo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฎเฅเคฐเฅเค—เฅ‡ เค•เฅ€ เค•เคฒเค—เฅ€

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Hahnenkamm

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ jengger ayam

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟั–ะฒะฝัั‡ะธะน ะณั€ะตะฑั–ะฝะตั†ัŒ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ grzebieล„ koguta

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ้ถๅ†  (ใ‘ใ„ใ‹ใ‚“)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท crรชte de coq

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ cresta de gallo

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท horoz ibiฤŸi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋‹ญ๋ฒผ์Šฌ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุนุฑู‚ ุงู„ุฏูŠูƒ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ kohoutรญ hล™eben

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ kohรบtรญ hrebeลˆ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้ธกๅ† 

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ petelinji greben

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ hana kambur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ า›ะพั€ะฐะทะฐะนั‹ั€

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒแƒ›แƒšแƒ˜แƒก แƒฅแƒ”แƒ“แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ xoruz ibiyi

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ cresta de gallo

Etymology

The word 'cockscomb' originated in the 14th century, combining 'cock' (rooster) and 'comb' (crest). Originally used to describe the fleshy red crest of a rooster, it later evolved to also refer to a type of flower due to its resemblance to the rooster's comb. Over time, the term became popular in both botanical and ornithological contexts, representing beauty and uniqueness.

See also: cock, cockerel, cockeyed, cockiness, cockpit, cocktail, cocky.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #39,972, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.