Harlequin

Gender Masculine
Usage Theatre
Pronounced Pron. /ˈhɑɹ.lɪ.kwɪn/ (American English) /ˈhɑː.lɪ.kwɪn/ (British English) [key ·simplify]

Meaning & History

From Old French Herlequin, the name of a demon in French passion plays. In traditional Italian theatre (commedia dell'arte) the stock character Harlequin, called Arlecchino in Italian, is a mischievous and acrobatic servant who is usually dressed in colourful clothing.

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