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• noun (Context 1)
The fleshy, deep-red crest on the head of a domestic rooster or other gallinaceous bird.
Usage Example
"The dominant rooster proudly displayed his bright red crest as he patrolled the barnyard."
Strongest
crest
Strong
caruncle
• noun (Context 2)
A tropical plant of the amaranth family, cultivated for its striking, brightly colored flower heads that resemble a rooster's crest.
Usage Example
"She planted vibrant velvet cockscombs along the garden border to add a splash of deep crimson."
Weak
amaranth
• noun (Context 3)
A cap traditionally worn by a professional fool or jester, shaped or decorated to resemble a rooster's crest.
Usage Example
"The royal court's jester bounded into the great hall, the bells on his coxcomb jingling with every step."
Strongest
coxcomb
Strong
foolscap
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Cockscomb. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Oct 16, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/cockscomb