kæmme

Kämme is the plural form of the German noun Kamm and is used in several related senses.

In everyday language, Kamm denotes a hair comb, a hand tool with teeth used to detangle and arrange hair. The plural Kämme refers to more than one such comb.

In biology and anatomy, a Kamm is a crest or fleshy protrusion on the head of certain animals, most notably the comb on a rooster. The term can describe similar crest-like structures in other birds or animals.

In geography and geology, Kamm describes a long, narrow crest or ridge within a mountain range or geological formation. The word is commonly used in a landscape description or in place names to indicate a prominent crest line.

Across these senses, Kämme are typically used to describe compact, extending structures with a consistent, tooth-like or crest-like form. The term is neutral and descriptive, applied when a physical feature resembles a comb or crest.