cockscomb vs herb

herb vs cockscomb

cockscomb and herb both are nouns.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
cockscomb	Yes	No	No	No
herb	Yes	No	No	No

As nouns, herb is a hypernym of cockscomb; that is, herb is a word with a broader meaning than cockscomb:

cockscomb: garden annual with featherlike spikes of red or yellow flowers
herb: a plant lacking a permanent woody stem; many are flowering garden plants or potherbs; some having medicinal properties; some are pests

Other hypernyms of cockscomb include herbaceous plant.

cockscomb (noun)	herb (noun)
the fleshy red crest on the head of the domestic fowl and other gallinaceous birds	aromatic potherb used in cookery for its savory qualities
a cap worn by court jesters; adorned with a strip of red	a plant lacking a permanent woody stem; many are flowering garden plants or potherbs; some having medicinal properties; some are pests
a conceited dandy who is overly impressed by his own accomplishments
garden annual with featherlike spikes of red or yellow flowers

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