Definitions for celosias

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celosias ce·lo·sia

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

IPA: /sɪˈloʊ ʒə, -ʒi ə/

Celosias is a 8 letter English word. It's valid Words with friends word worth 11 points.

You can make 323 anagrams from letters in celosias (aceiloss).

Definitions for celosias

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).

Origin of celosias

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

Examples for celosias

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

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

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