coxcomb

Meanings

• noun

  Một loại đồ gió thể hiện sự thoáng quáng, thông thường được chiếu trên đầu mũ, có vẻ giống một chiếc đèn.

  - "Coxcomb là một loại đồ gió phổ biến trong những sự kiện lễ tân."
  - "Anh đang đeo một chiếc coxcomb trên đầu mũ."

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Synonyms

fool , popinjay

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with coxcomb
comb , tomb , gomb , bomb

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Variants

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coxcomb , coxcombical , coxcombs

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Etymology

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Coxcomb is believed to have originated from the Old English word 'cox', meaning 'cock' or 'rooster, and 'comb', meaning 'crest'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'coxcomb' has been used in literature since at least the 15th century.

2. In some cultures, coxcombs were believed to have magical powers and were used in rituals to ward off evil spirits.

3. Coxcombs were popular fashion accessories during the Renaissance and Baroque periods.

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Related Concepts

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1. plume: A long, decorative feather or feathers, especially one used as an ornament or worn in a hat.

2. headdress: A decorative headpiece worn on the head, especially by women or for ceremonial purposes.

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Culture

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In literature, coxcombs are often depicted as pompous or arrogant individuals who wear elaborate headdresses to draw attention to themselves.

How to Memorize "coxcomb"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a large, feathery headdress, often worn on top of a hat, waving in the wind.
   - Imagine a rooster's crest, which is the inspiration for the name 'coxcomb'.
   - Think of an elaborate, ornate hat adorned with feathers.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'coxcomb' with the image of a rooster's crest.
   - Remember that coxcombs are often worn as a sign of arrogance or pomposity.
   - Connect the word 'coxcomb' with the idea of a large, feathery headdress.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember that 'Cox' sounds like 'rooster' and 'comb' sounds like 'crest', so 'coxcomb' is a 'rooster's crest'.
   - Use the acronym 'ROOSTER' to remember the definition: Rooster On One Side, Tall Exaggerated Ridiculous Exaggerated Ridiculous.

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