myEtymology.com: English etymology of cockscomb

Etymology of the English word cockscomb

the English word cockscomb

derived from the English word cock

derived from the Latin word coccus (insect used for dye; scarlet dye, color)

derived from the Greek word kokkos, κόκκος (a kernel of seed)

derived from the Late Latin word coco

derived from the English word comb

derived from the English word 's