coxcomb

n. jester's hat, clown's hat; conceited person, pretentious person; crest on head of cock, rooster's comb

Coxcomb may refer to:Coxcomb (ornithology), a fleshy growth on the top of the head of many gallinaceous birdsCoxcomb (plant), a small genus of edible and ornamental plantsCoxcomb Mountains, mountain range of southern CaliforniaCoxcomb Prominent, a mothThe Coxcomb, an early Jacobean era stage play
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Noun
1. a conceited dandy who is overly impressed by his own accomplishments
(synonym) cockscomb
(hypernym) dandy, dude, fop, gallant, sheik, beau, swell, fashion plate, clotheshorse
2. a cap worn by court jesters; adorned with a strip of red
(synonym) cockscomb
(hypernym) cap
3. the fleshy red crest on the head of the domestic fowl and other gallinaceous birds
(synonym) comb, cockscomb
(hypernym) crest
(part-holonym) gallinaceous bird, gallinacean

(n.)
The top of the head, or the head itself
  

(n.)
The cap itself.
  

(n.)
A vain, showy fellow; a conceited, silly man, fond of display; a superficial pretender to knowledge or accomplishments; a fop.
  

(n.)
A strip of red cloth notched like the comb of a cock, which licensed jesters formerly wore in their caps.
  

(n.)
A name given to several plants of different genera, but particularly to Celosia cristata, or garden cockscomb. Same as Cockscomb.
  

To dream of a coxcomb, denotes a low state of mind. The dreamer should endeavor to elevate his mind to nobler thoughts.