What does cockscomb mean?
Cockscomb means A fleshy red crest of a rooster.
Cockscomb
Pronunciation varies by accent · noun
Meaning
A fleshy red crest of a rooster.
Definitions by Sense
- A fleshy red crest of a rooster
- A red cap once worn by court jesters
- A yellow rattle, Rhinanthus minor (flowering plant native to Eurasia)
- An annual garden plant (Celosia argentea var. cristata, syn. Celosia cristata), having showy red clusters of flowers
- (archaic) A conceited dandy
- (nautical) A serrated cleat once fitted to the yards of a square-rigged ship and used when the sail was being reefed
Example Sentences
She saw a square picture framed in the window, two whitewashed cottages each with a little winding path, a bed of red and yellow cockscomb, a sloping field, a row of gum-trees, a child in a blue sunbonnet carrying a basket.
Synonyms for cockscomb
Antonyms for cockscomb
Related Words
Word Forms
- cockscombs
- cock's comb
- cock's-comb
- coxcomb
Usage Notes
Choose a synonym only when it preserves the intended meaning, tone, and grammar of the full sentence.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for cockscomb?
Common synonyms include fop, popinjay, barbermonger, beau.
What is the opposite of cockscomb?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use cockscomb in a sentence?
She saw a square picture framed in the window, two whitewashed cottages each with a little winding path, a bed of red and yellow cockscomb, a sloping field, a row of gum-trees, a child in a blue sunbonnet carrying a basket.
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