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rose comb

noun

Definition of rose comb

 (Entry 1 of 2)

1 : a flat rather broad comb of a domestic fowl that has the upper surface studded with small tubercles and terminates posteriorly in a fleshy spike
2 : a disorder of mushrooms in which the caps are much distorted and which is probably caused by chemical irritants (as oily sprays or heater fumes)

rose-comb

adjective
variants: or less commonly rose-combed \ ˈ⸗¦kōmd \

Definition of rose-comb (Entry 2 of 2)

: having a rose comb

First Known Use of rose comb

Noun

1831, in the meaning defined above

Adjective

1848, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for rose comb

Noun

rose entry 2 + comb

Adjective

rose-comb from rose comb; rose-combed from rose entry 2 + combed

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