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

CTx1000 is one of the key discoveries being championed by Celosia Therapeutics, a Macquarie University spin-out company formed in 2022 to help bring the groundbreaking work of the University's neuroscientists from the lab to patients.

From Science Daily

Celosia Therapeutics is actively seeking investment to facilitate CTx1000 to progress to clinical trial stage.

From Science Daily

A wreath with pink and light blue flowers rested in front of the memorial plaque accompanied by more cempasúchil and celosia flowers.

From Los Angeles Times

Cempasúchil and celosia flowers surrounded graves on Calle 7 as families swept the dust, hung strips of papel picado and sat together at grave sites.

From Los Angeles Times

Estábamos en su última adquisición porque él quería que viera algo: en el costado de la casa, en una pared detrás de una celosía cerca del camino de entrada, había una esvástica bajo relieve del tamaño de una cabeza grabada en el estuco.

From Los Angeles Times