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1. (n.) coxcomb
a conceited, foolish dandy; pretentious fop.
2. coxcomb
Archaic. head; pate.
Etymology: (1565–75; sp. var. of cockscomb)
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Princeton's WordNet |
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1. (noun) coxcomb, cockscomb
a conceited dandy who is overly impressed by his own accomplishments
2. (noun) cockscomb, coxcomb
a cap worn by court jesters; adorned with a strip of red
3. (noun) comb, cockscomb, coxcomb
the fleshy red crest on the head of the domestic fowl and other gallinaceous birds
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Webster Dictionary |
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1. (noun) coxcomb
a strip of red cloth notched like the comb of a cock, which licensed jesters formerly wore in their caps
2. (noun) coxcomb
the cap itself
3. (noun) coxcomb
the top of the head, or the head itself
4. (noun) coxcomb
a vain, showy fellow; a conceited, silly man, fond of display; a superficial pretender to knowledge or accomplishments; a fop
5. (noun) coxcomb
a name given to several plants of different genera, but particularly to Celosia cristata, or garden cockscomb. Same as Cockscomb
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