harlequin
Translation
harlequin
Examples
The harlequin wore a colorful, diamond-patterned costume.
The harlequin wore a colourful, diamond-patterned costume.
Grammar Patterns
((a harlequin)) a character in traditional pantomime The harlequin wore a colorful, diamond-patterned costume.
Similar Words
Synonyms: clown, jester, buffoon
Etymology
From Italian *Arlecchino*, a stock character in commedia dell'arte.
Memory Tips
Think of the comic book character Harley Quinn, who is dressed like a harlequin.