1. The fleshy red crest on the head of the domestic fowl and other gallinaceous birds
   "The rooster's bright red cockscomb stood out prominently";
   - comb, coxcomb
    
2. Garden annual with featherlike spikes of red or yellow flowers
   "The cockscomb's brilliant red plumes brightened the summer garden";
   - common cockscomb, Celosia cristata, Celosia argentea cristata
    
3. A cap worn by court jesters; adorned with a strip of red
   "The jester's cockscomb bobbed as he entertained the royal court";
   - coxcomb
    
4. A conceited dandy who is overly impressed by his own accomplishments
   "The cockscomb strutted about the party, boasting of his trivial achievements";
   - coxcomb

Derived forms: cockscombs

Type of: beau [archaic], cap, clotheshorse [informal], crest, dandy, dude [informal], fashion plate, fop [archaic], gallant [archaic], herb, herbaceous plant, swell [informal]

Part of: gallinacean, gallinaceous bird

Encyclopedia: Cockscomb, American Samoa