The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 7 letter word COXCOMB
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What does COXCOMB mean?
COXCOMB noun- The cap of a court jester, adorned with a red stripe.
- The fleshy red pate of a rooster.
- (by extension) A foolish or conceited person; a dandy.