cockscomb
cockscomb Lexical Profile
cockscomb Game Scores & Validity
• noun
The fleshy, deep-red crest on the head of a domestic rooster or other gallinaceous bird.
"The dominant rooster proudly displayed his bright red cockscomb as he patrolled the barnyard."
A tropical plant of the amaranth family, cultivated for its striking, brightly colored flower heads that resemble a rooster's crest.
"She planted vibrant velvet cockscombs along the garden border to add a splash of deep crimson."
A cap traditionally worn by a professional fool or jester, shaped or decorated to resemble a rooster's crest.
"The royal court's jester bounded into the great hall, the bells on his cockscomb jingling with every step."
Word Nuance & Usage
The spelling 'cockscomb' is primarily used for the rooster's crest or the flower, whereas 'coxcomb' is the preferred spelling when referring to a vain, conceited man or a jester.
• Rhymes for cockscomb
Word Origin & Etymology
From Middle English 'cokkes comb', literally meaning 'comb of a cock' (rooster), referencing the bird's fleshy red head crest. Later applied to the flower and the jester's cap due to visual similarity.
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