celosia

American  

[si-loh-zhuh, -zhee-uh] / sɪˈloʊ ʒə, -ʒi ə /

noun

1. any plant of the genus Celosia, having small, usually red or yellowish flowers in dense, crested or plumelike spikes.

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celosia British  

/ səˈləʊsɪə /

noun

1. See cockscomb

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Etymology

Origin of celosia

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

Example Sentences

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 • Nov. 6, 2023

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 • Nov. 6, 2023

This weekend, visitors can enjoy clipping their own bouquets full of fall favorites such as zinnias, sunflowers, celosia, phlox and marigolds.

From New York Times • Aug. 29, 2020

His crew of 14 workers begin to replace the Halloween-inspired marigolds, mums and celosia flowers in the town square with 300 red poinsettias, 600 white cyclamens and 80 white azaleas.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 10, 2018

“Isn’t this the most glorious celosia? My gardens have been beautiful this year, even with all the rain.”

From Each Little Bird That Sings by Deborah Wiles