Source : WordNet®

comae
     See {coma}

coma
     n 1: a state of deep and often prolonged unconsciousness; usually
          the result of disease or injury [syn: {comatoseness}]
     2: a usually terminal tuft of hairs especially on a seed
     3: (astronomy) the luminous cloud of particles surrounding the
        frozen nucleus of a comet; forms as the comet approaches
        the sun and is warmed
     [also: {comae} (pl)]