coxcomb
Pronunciation
/kˈɑːkskoʊm/

Definition & Meaning of "coxcomb"in English

Coxcomb
01

the fleshy red crest on the head of the domestic fowl and other gallinaceous birds

coxcomb definition and meaning
Grammatical Information
Animacy status
Animal
Composition
Compound
Countable
Plural form
coxcombs
02

a cap worn by court jesters; adorned with a strip of red

03

a conceited dandy who is overly impressed by his own accomplishments

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