Cockscombs

/ˈkɒkskoʊmz/ noun

Definition

Plural of cockscomb; multiple rooster-crest-shaped plants or jester's caps.

Etymology

Plural form of cockscomb (see cockscomb). The '-s' suffix marks more than one instance of this distinctive plant or ornamental item.

Kelly Says

In Victorian gardens, having a collection of cockscombs in different colors was a status symbol—these velvet, brain-like flowers became wildly fashionable ornamental plants, often cultivated in clusters.

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