combed \|kōmd\adjective Etymology: in sense 1, from comb (I) + -ed; in other senses, from past participle of comb (II) 1. a.: having or forming a comb < a tall-combed cock > < combed quartz crystals > b.: emblazoned with a comb : crested 2.: dressed or arranged with a comb 3.: as if dressed with a comb < a combed ceiling > < a combed oak dresser >