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Meanings of Celosia in inglés
Genus of plants in the amaranth family.
Related terms
portugués
celosia catalán
genus celosia Annual or perennial herbs or vines of tropical and subtropical America and Asia and Africa.
Synonyms
Examples for "cockscomb"
Examples for "cockscomb"
1
The border is composed of festoons decorated with cockscomb and sprays of flowers.
2
Powdered cockscomb, desiccated pigeon hearts, and who knows what other rot.
3
I saw thick white hair, centered and splayed like a cockscomb.
4
From the shape of the flames this form of burner received the name "cockscomb."
5
He was a cockscomb, he was an ass; but he preferred the West of England to Italy.
Usage of Celosia in inglés
1
I finished for her, And bastard daughter of the King of Celosia.
2
As a very clear and wholly typical instance I cite the cocks-combs (Celosia).
3
If an unmodified Celosia could be got, it would be well to test with the modified cockscomb.
4
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.
5
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.