sheik vs coxcomb
coxcomb vs sheiksheik and coxcomb both are nouns.
| Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| sheik | Yes | No | No | No |
| coxcomb | Yes | No | No | No |
As nouns,
coxcomb is a hyponym of
sheik; that is, coxcomb is a
word with a more specific, narrower meaning than
sheik:
- sheik: a man who is much concerned with his dress and appearance
- coxcomb: a conceited dandy who is overly impressed by his own accomplishments
| sheik (noun) | coxcomb (noun) |
|---|---|
| the leader of an Arab village or family | 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 |
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