Noun: coxcomb 'kóks,kowm
- A conceited dandy who is overly impressed by his own accomplishments
"The coxcomb strutted about the party, boasting of his trivial achievements";
- cockscomb
- A cap worn by court jesters; adorned with a strip of red
"The jester's coxcomb bobbed as he entertained the royal court";
- cockscomb
- The fleshy red crest on the head of the domestic fowl and other gallinaceous birds
"The rooster's bright red coxcomb stood out prominently";
- comb, cockscomb
Derived forms: coxcombs
Type of: beau [archaic], cap, clotheshorse [informal], crest, dandy, dude [informal], fashion plate, fop [archaic], gallant [archaic], swell [informal]
Part of: gallinacean, gallinaceous bird
Encyclopedia: Coxcomb