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clotheshorse vs coxcomb

coxcomb vs clotheshorse

clotheshorse and coxcomb both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
clotheshorse Yes No No No
coxcomb Yes No No No
As nouns, coxcomb is a hyponym of clotheshorse; that is, coxcomb is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than clotheshorse:
  • clotheshorse: a man who is much concerned with his dress and appearance
  • coxcomb: a conceited dandy who is overly impressed by his own accomplishments
Other hyponyms of clotheshorse include cockscomb, macaroni.
clotheshorse (noun) coxcomb (noun)
a framework on which to hang clothes (as for drying) the fleshy red crest on the head of the domestic fowl and other gallinaceous birds
a man who is much concerned with his dress and appearance a cap worn by court jesters; adorned with a strip of red
a conceited dandy who is overly impressed by his own accomplishments
Difference between clotheshorse and coxcomb

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