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Definition of Coxcomb

1. Noun. A conceited dandy who is overly impressed by his own accomplishments.

2. Noun. A cap worn by court jesters; adorned with a strip of red.

3. Noun. The fleshy red crest on the head of the domestic fowl and other gallinaceous birds.

Definition of Coxcomb

1. n. A strip of red cloth notched like the comb of a cock, which licensed jesters formerly wore in their caps.

Definition of Coxcomb

1. Noun. (obsolete) The cap of a court jester, adorned with a red stripe. ¹

2. Noun. A foolish or conceited person; a dandy. ¹

3. Noun. The fleshy red pate of a rooster. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Coxcomb

1. a conceited dandy [n -S]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Coxcomb

cowy cowyard cox coxa coxa adducta coxa plana coxa valga coxae coxal coxalgia

coxalgias coxalgic coxalgies coxalgy coxcomb (current term) coxcombic coxcombical coxcombically coxcombly coxcombries

coxcombry coxcombs coxcomical coxcomically coxed coxes coxiella coxiella burnetii coxier

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