cockscomb

noun

cocks·comb | \ˈkäks-ˌkōm

\

Definition of cockscomb

2 : a garden plant (Celosia cristata) of the amaranth family grown for its flowers

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The quirky cockscomb matches the pattern and color of the table. — Lindsey Taylor, WSJ, "A Spooky Floral Arrangement Inspired by Edvard Munch," 19 Oct. 2017 This is the street pimp’s cockscomb, the big bad dude Capone hat. — Gail Sheehy, Daily Intelligencer, "Wide Open City/Part II: Redpants and Sugarman," 9 Sep. 2017

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