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1. A conceited dandy who is overly impressed by his own accomplishments
   - cockscomb
    
2. A cap worn by court jesters; adorned with a strip of red
   - cockscomb
    
3. The fleshy red crest on the head of the domestic fowl and other gallinaceous birds
   - comb, cockscomb

Derived forms: coxcombs

Type of: beau, cap, clotheshorse, crest, dandy, dude, fashion plate, fop, gallant, sheik, swell

Part of: gallinacean, gallinaceous bird

Encyclopedia: Coxcomb