noun
coxcomb
Coxcomb (noun) means the hat worn by a court jester, marked with a red stripe.
noun
1
The hat worn by a court jester, marked with a red stripe.
2
The fleshy red crest on top of a rooster's head.
3
A silly or vain person; also, a man who dresses with great care and elegance.
"And she nearly started a fight between two young fops in plumed hats and flouncy collars: "Clay-brained coxcomb!" "Mewling milk-livered maggot!""
— Pseudonymous Bosch, This Isn't What It Looks Like (2010)
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Etymology
It comes from Middle English cokke’s comb.
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What is the meaning of coxcomb?
"coxcomb" (noun) means the hat worn by a court jester, marked with a red stripe.
What is another word for coxcomb?
Other words for "coxcomb" include cockscomb, comb.
What is the opposite of coxcomb?
Opposites of "coxcomb" include genius, sage.
What are the different meanings of coxcomb?
"coxcomb" has 3 main meanings: 1. The hat worn by a court jester, marked with a red stripe; 2. The fleshy red crest on top of a rooster's head; 3. A silly or vain person; also, a man who dresses with great care and elegance.
