English dictionary

coxcomb

/'k/A/ks,k/oU/m/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

noun

a conceited dandy who is overly impressed by his own accomplishments

noun.person

Synonyms cockscomb

Source: WordNet 3.0
a cap worn by court jesters; adorned with a strip of red

noun.artifact

Source: WordNet 3.0
the fleshy red crest on the head of the domestic fowl and other gallinaceous birds

noun.animal

Synonyms cockscomb comb

Source: WordNet 3.0
A strip of red cloth notched like the comb of a cock, which licensed jesters formerly wore in their caps.

noun

Source: webster1913