harlequin
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Noun — A comic pantomime character traditionally dressed in a diamond-patterned, multicoloured costume.
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Etymology
From the stock character Harlequin in Italian commedia dell'arte, whose name traces back through French to an older, obscure figure once linked to a legendary demon or spirit.
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What does “harlequin” mean?
The word “harlequin” means a comic pantomime character traditionally dressed in a diamond-patterned, multicoloured costume. In plain terms, either the classic diamond-patterned clown character, or an adjective describing bright, multicoloured patchwork patterns.
How do you pronounce “harlequin”?
“Harlequin” is pronounced HAH-lihk-wihn (/ˈhɑɹlɪkwɪn/ in IPA).
How do you use “harlequin” in a sentence?
Here is “harlequin” used in a sentence: “The circus clown's costume was modelled on a classic harlequin.”
What part of speech is “harlequin”?
Depending on how it is used, “harlequin” can be a noun and an adjective.
Where does the word “harlequin” come from?
The word “harlequin” comes from French. From the stock character Harlequin in Italian commedia dell'arte, whose name traces back through French to an older, obscure figure once linked to a legendary demon or spirit.
How many meanings does “harlequin” have?
“Harlequin” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a comic pantomime character traditionally dressed in a diamond-patterned, multicoloured costume.