coxcomb

• Substantiv mit mehreren Bedeutungen: ein eitler, selbstverliebter Geck oder Stutzer, der von den eigenen Vorzügen überzeugt ist; die mit einem roten Streifen verzierte Narrenkappe eines Hofnarren; oder der fleischige rote Kamm auf dem Kopf von Hühnern und anderen Hühnervögeln.

A noun with multiple meanings: a conceited dandy overly impressed by his own accomplishments; a cap worn by court jesters adorned with a strip of red; or the fleshy red crest on the head of domestic fowl and other gallinaceous birds.

1. Conceited DandyC2formal

   A vain and arrogant man who is excessively proud of his own achievements or appearance.

   Eitler Geck

   • The young coxcomb spent hours admiring himself in the mirror.
   • He was dismissed as a coxcomb by his more serious colleagues.
   • The novel's protagonist is a foolish coxcomb obsessed with fashion.

   Synonymebeaudandydudefopjackanapespeacockpopinjayswell

   Antonymemilquetoastshrinking violetwallflower

2. Jester's CapC2formal

   A cap traditionally worn by court jesters, often decorated with a strip of red fabric and bells.

   Narrenkappe

   • The jester's coxcomb jingled as he performed his tricks.
   • In medieval paintings, fools are often depicted wearing a coxcomb.
   • He wore a colorful coxcomb to the costume party.

   Synonymecockscomb

3. Fowl's CrestC2formal

   The fleshy, red, comb-like growth on the head of domestic chickens and other gallinaceous birds.

   Hahnenkamm

   • The rooster's bright red coxcomb stood out against its white feathers.
   • The farmer checked the hen's coxcomb for signs of illness.
   • The bird's coxcomb is more prominent in males than females.

   Synonymecockscombcombcrest