celosia

[ si-loh-zhuh, -zhee-uh ]

noun

1. any plant of the genus Celosia, having small, usually red or yellowish flowers in dense, crested or plumelike spikes. Compare cockscomb ( def 3 ).

celosia

/ səˈləʊsɪə /

noun

1. See cockscomb

Word History and Origins

Origin of celosia¹

< New Latin (Linnaeus), apparently an irregular derivative of Greek kḗleos burning, from the burnt appearance of the flowers of some species; -ia

Word History and Origins

Origin of celosia¹

New Latin, from Greek kēlos dry, burnt (from the appearance of the flowers of some species)

Example Sentences

Celosia cristata is the well known Cockscomb, having combs or heads of scarlet, crimson, rose and yellow.

From Project Gutenberg

If an unmodified Celosia could be got, it would be well to test with the modified cockscomb.

From Project Gutenberg

As a very clear and wholly typical instance I cite the cocks-combs (Celosia).

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