cockscomb

noun

cocks·​comb ˈkäks-ˌkōm 

1

: coxcomb

2

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

Examples of cockscomb in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The second most popular flower used for the holiday is a red blossom known as cockscomb in English and cresta de gallo in Spanish. — Luisa Navarro, Vogue, 31 Oct. 2025

Another flower often seen on altars is the cockscomb, also known as Celosia argentea or cresta de gallo, a striking flower characterized by its unique velvety texture and plume-like shape that resembles a rooster’s comb. — Paola Briseño-Gonzalez, Los Angeles Times, 17 Oct. 2024

The yard also included hydrangea, mums, asters and unusual cluster plantings of cabbage, red cockscomb and red peppers. — Susan Degrane, chicagotribune.com, 16 Sep. 2020

At home, Dawn maintained stunning collections of bachelor buttons, lilies, cockscomb, chrysanthemums, and different shrubs for greenery. — Akeem Glaspie, Indianapolis Star, 29 May 2020

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1529, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for cockscomb

• coxcomb