coxcombical

Variant of coxcomb

coxcomb definition

cox·comb (käks′kōm′)

noun

  1. a cap topped with a notched strip of red cloth like a cock's comb, formerly worn by jesters
  2. a silly, vain, foppish fellow; dandy

Etymology: for cock's comb

Related Forms:

  • coxcombical cox·comb′i·cal (käks käm′i kəl, -kōm′-) adjective

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