noun
coxcomb
The fleshy crest on a rooster's head.
The rooster's bright red coxcomb stands out against his white feathers.
Etymology
Cock names the male bird, while comb identifies its raised crest. Together the words specify the conspicuous fleshy structure on a rooster’s head.
More examples
- A rooster's coxcomb helps release excess body heat.
- The two roosters have coxcombs of different shapes.
- She sketches the coxcomb last when drawing the rooster.
Forms
coxcomb · coxcombs