2. (Bot.)
Defn: A tuft or bunch, — as the assemblage of branches forming the head of a tree; or a cluster of brachts when empty and terminating the inflorescence of a plant; or a tuft of long hairs on certain seeds. Coma Berenices ( Etym: [L.] (Astron.), a small constellation north of Virgo; — called also Berenice's Hair.
COMANCHES
Co*man"ches ( or ), n. pl.; sing. Comanche ( or ) . (Ethnol.)
Defn: A warlike, savage, and nomadic tribe of the Shoshone family of
Indians, inhabiting Mexico and the adjacent parts of the United
States; — called also Paducahs. They are noted for plundering and
cruelty.
COMART
Co"mart`, n.
Defn: A covenant. [Obs.] Shak.
COMATE Co"mate, a. Etym: [L. comatus, fr. comare to clothe with hair, fr. coma hair.]
Defn: Encompassed with a coma, or bushy appearance, like hair; hairy.
CO-MATE
Co"-mate`, n. Etym: [Pref. co- + mate.]
Defn: A companion. Shak.