cockscomb Definition
- 1the fleshy red comb on the head of a rooster
- 2a garden plant with broad, flat, crested flower heads
Using cockscomb: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "cockscomb" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
The rooster's cockscomb was bright red and stood tall.
Example
The cockscomb plant in my garden has beautiful pink flowers.
Example
She used cockscomb flowers to decorate the wedding venue.
cockscomb Synonyms and Antonyms
Synonyms for cockscomb
- celosia
- woollyheads
- brain celosia
Phrases with cockscomb
cock-a-hoop
very pleased or proud
Example
He was cock-a-hoop when he found out he got the job.
a hairstyle in which a man combs his hair from one side of his head to the other to cover a bald spot
Example
He tried to hide his baldness with a comb over.
Example
I need to comb through these documents to find the information I need.
Origins of cockscomb
from cock + comb, referring to the resemblance of the plant's flower head to a rooster's comb
Summary: cockscomb in Brief
'Cockscomb' [ˈkɑksˌkoʊm] refers to either the fleshy red comb on a rooster's head or a garden plant with broad, flat, crested flower heads. The plant is also known as 'celosia,' 'woollyheads,' or 'brain celosia.' Examples of usage include 'The rooster's cockscomb was bright red and stood tall,' and 'The cockscomb plant in my garden has beautiful pink flowers.'
