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Meanings of celosia in English
Genus of plants in the amaranth family.
Related terms
Portuguese
celosia Catalan
genus celosia Annual or perennial herbs or vines of tropical and subtropical America and Asia and Africa.
Usage of celosia in English
1
Asters, alyssum, balsams, candytuft, celosia, coleus, dianthus (pink), lobelia, mignonette, petunias, phlox, portulaca, ricinus, salvia, verbenas, vinca, roses, zinnias, may all be started from seed.
2
I finished for her, And bastard daughter of the King of Celosia.
3
As a very clear and wholly typical instance I cite the cocks-combs (Celosia).
4
If an unmodified Celosia could be got, it would be well to test with the modified cockscomb.
5
The Amaranthus cristatus (Celosia castrensis, L.) is probably a native, being found commonly in the interior of the Batta country, where strangers have rarely penetrated.