whitecomb
/ˈwaɪtˌkoʊm/
noun
- A pale or white growth on the comb (fleshy crest) of a chicken or other bird, often a sign of disease or age.
- Whitecomb can be a symptom of a fungal infection in poultry.
- The farmer noticed a whitecomb on the rooster and called the vet.
- She checked the hens for whitecomb during the morning feeding.