harlequinade
5 synonyms for harlequinade, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A comic stage show built around the character of the harlequin, similar to a pantomime.
Synonyms
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Etymology
Borrowed from French arlequinade.
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