cockscomb

/ˌkɑkˈskoʊm/

Other forms: cockscombs

Definitions of cockscomb

1. noun

   the fleshy red crest on the head of the domestic fowl and other gallinaceous birds
   synonyms: comb, coxcomb

   type of:

   crest

   a showy growth of e.g. feathers or skin on the head of a bird or other animal
2. noun

   a cap worn by court jesters; adorned with a strip of red
   synonyms: coxcomb

   type of:

   cap

   a tight-fitting headdress
3. noun

   a conceited dandy who is overly impressed by his own accomplishments
   synonyms: coxcomb

   type of:

   beau, clotheshorse, dandy, dude, fashion plate, fop, gallant, sheik, swell

   a man who is much concerned with his dress and appearance
4. noun

   garden annual with featherlike spikes of red or yellow flowers
   synonyms: Celosia argentea cristata, Celosia cristata, common cockscomb

   type of:

   herb, herbaceous plant

   a plant lacking a permanent woody stem; many are flowering garden plants or potherbs; some having medicinal properties; some are pests