Combless

/ˈkoʊm.ləs/ adjective

Definition

Without a comb; lacking a comb or not having the crest-like structure of a comb.

Etymology

From comb (Old English camb) plus -less suffix meaning 'without' or 'lacking.' A straightforward compound formed to describe animals or objects missing this structure.

Kelly Says

Some chicken breeds are 'combless' (called 'creepers'), which actually helps them in cold climates because the fleshy comb wouldn't freeze and get frostbite!

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