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, cocklike,
strutting like a cock, fr. coq a cock. Cf. Cock,
Cocket, Cocky, Cockade.] 1.
A vain, trifling woman, who endeavors to attract admiration
from a desire to gratify vanity; a flirt; -- formerly sometimes
applied also to men.


2. (Zoöl.) A tropical humming
bird of the genus Lophornis, with very elegant neck
plumes. Several species are known. See Illustration under
Spangle, v. t.


Co*quet"tish (?), a.
Practicing or exhibiting coquetry; alluring;
enticing.


A pretty, coquettish housemaid.

W. Irving.


Co*quet"tish*ly, adv. In a
coquettish manner.


Co*quil"la nut (?). [Pg. coquilho, Sp.
coquillo, dim. of coco a cocoanut.] (Bot.)
The fruit of a Brazilian tree (Attalea funifera of
Martius.).


&fist; Its shell is hazel-brown in color, very hard and close
in texture, and much used by turners in forming ornamental
articles, such as knobs for umbrella handles.


Co*quim"bite (?), n. A mineral
consisting principally of sulphate of iron; white copperas; -- so
called because found in the province of Coquimbo,
Chili.


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