Coxcomb (mountain)
Coxcomb may refer to: * Comb (anatomy), Coxcomb (ornithology), a fleshy growth on the top of the head of many gallinaceous birds * Coxcomb (plant) or ''Celosia'', a small genus of edible and ornamental plants * The Coxcomb (play), ''The Coxcomb'' (play), an early Jacobean era stage play * The Coxcomb (album), ''The Coxcomb'' (album), 1999 album by David Grubbs * Fop or coxcomb, 17th century slang for a man overly concerned with his appearance * A type of crystal habit in minerals * A type of cap and bells or fool's hat See also

* Cockscomb (other) * Coxcomb diagram or polar area diagram, a type of pie chart attributed to Florence Nightingale * Coxcomb Mountains, mountain range of southern California * Coxcomb Peak, a dolerite elevation in Antarctica * Coxcomb Peak (Colorado), a mountain in Colorado, US * Coxcomb prominent, a moth {{disambiguation, plant ...
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Comb (anatomy)
A comb is a fleshy growth or crest on the top of the head of some gallinaceous birds, such as domestic chickens. The alternative name cockscomb (with several spelling variations) reflects the fact that combs are generally larger on cock birds than on hens. The comb is one of several fleshy protuberances on the heads of chickens, the others being the wattles and earlobes, which collectively are called caruncles. In turkeys, the caruncles are the fleshy nodules on the head and throat. Chicken combs are most commonly red, but may also be black or dark purple in breeds such as the Silkie or the Sebright. In other species the color may vary from light grey to deep blue or red. The comb may be a reliable indicator of health or vigor and is used for mate-assessment in some poultry species. Types of chicken comb Comb shape varies considerably depending on the breed or species of bird. Of the many types and shapes seen in chicken cocks the principal ones are: * the single comb, ...
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