Comb (anatomy)
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Anatomically, a comb is a fleshy growth, caruncle, or crest on the top of the head of gallinaceous birds, most notably turkeys, pheasants, and domestic chickens. Its alternative name cockscomb (spelling variations abound) is because combs are generally larger on males than on females (a male gallinaceous bird is called a cock).
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See also
- Dubbing (poultry) - removal of the comb
- Larousse Gastronomique
- Wattle (anatomy)
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