1. the red fleshy crest on the head of a rooster or other fowl
2. annual flowering plants with dense, velvety flower clusters that resemble a rooster’s comb
Usage: botanical

Examples

• The rooster’s bright red cockscombs stood tall as he strutted around the yard.
• Farmers often examine cockscombs to assess the health of their chickens.
• The garden featured colorful cockscombs in shades of red, yellow, and orange.
• She planted cockscombs along the border for their distinctive texture.
• The cockscombs in the flower bed attracted many butterflies.
• Traditional recipes sometimes include cockscombs as an ingredient.
• The cockscombs bloomed throughout the summer months.