Cockscomb [noun]
Definition of Cockscomb:
topknot on head of animal
Synonyms of Cockscomb:
● Ridge
● Panache
● Tuft
● Plume
● Crown
● Feather
● Comb
● Hogback
● Tassel
● Aigrette
● Chine
● Mane
● Caruncle
Sentence/Example of Cockscomb:
Celosia cristata is the well known Cockscomb, having combs or heads of scarlet, crimson, rose and yellow.
Getting tired, I took out my sketch-book and drew Lubuga, the pet, which amused the king immensely as he recognised her cockscomb.
His hair was cut short, with the exception of a ridge on the top which ran stem to stern, like a cockscomb.
If an unmodified Celosia could be got, it would be well to test with the modified cockscomb.
The wild cockscomb (Amaranthus Cruentus) also furnished a portion of their supply.
Cockscomb, crimson and scarlet; two to three feet; August and September.
There is a row of narrow green pointed leaves, standing up like a cockscomb behind each row of flowers.
I did not answer, but my face flushed as red as a cockscomb.
There was the twist round the head, the cockscomb, the hanging piece of liripipe.
From the shape of the flames this form of burner received the name "cockscomb."