coxcomb
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noun
1.
a conceited, foolish dandy; pretentious fop.
2.
Archaic. head; pate.
3.
Related forms
ɪ cox·comb·i·cal·ly, adverb
Synonyms
1. dude, popinjay, jackanapes.
1. dude, popinjay, jackanapes.
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cockscomb or coxcomb (ˈkɒksˌkəʊm) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —n | |
| 1. | the comb of a domestic cock |
| 2. | an amaranthaceous garden or pot plant, Celosia cristata, with yellow, crimson, or purple feathery plumelike flowers in a broad spike resembling the comb of a cock |
| 3. | any similar species of Celosia |
| 4. | informal a conceited dandy |
| coxcomb or coxcomb | |
| —n | |
| coxcomb (ˈkɒksˌkəʊm) | |
| —n | |
| 1. | a variant spelling of cockscomb |
| 2. | archaic a foppish man |
| 3. | obsolete the cap, resembling a cock's comb, worn by a jester |
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Her coxcomb of tough, spiky hair shivered as she launched into a torrent of accusation.
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