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Detailed Synonyms for coxcomb in English

coxcomb:

coxcomb [the ~] noun

  1. the coxcomb
    the buffoon; the prig; the coxcomb; the jackanapes; the merry Andrew; the jack pudding; the dandy; the fop; the clown
  2. the coxcomb
    – the fleshy red crest on the head of the domestic fowl and other gallinaceous birds 1
    the comb; the coxcomb; the cockscomb
    – the fleshy red crest on the head of the domestic fowl and other gallinaceous birds 1
  3. the coxcomb
    – a cap worn by court jesters; adorned with a strip of red 1
    the coxcomb; the cockscomb
    – a cap worn by court jesters; adorned with a strip of red 1
  4. the coxcomb
    – a conceited dandy who is overly impressed by his own accomplishments 1
    the coxcomb; the cockscomb
    – a conceited dandy who is overly impressed by his own accomplishments 1

Related Words for "coxcomb":

  • coxcombs

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Related Definitions for "coxcomb":

  1. the fleshy red crest on the head of the domestic fowl and other gallinaceous birds1
  2. a cap worn by court jesters; adorned with a strip of red1
  3. a conceited dandy who is overly impressed by his own accomplishments1