harlequin
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9.3
- noun
- /ˈhɑr.lɪ.kɪn/
- Literature
- After he came down, he looked like a harlequin clown, with glittery paint chips glued to his eyelids.
- harlequin romance
- harlequin-print suit
- harlequin mask
Examples
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Like a wide-eyed harlequin with a pirate smile.
Fiction book (1998) -
It was a bit sentimental, kind of a Harlequin romance, but charming.
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I came as a harlequin.
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We found a harlequin doll in your possession.
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A harlequin's role is to serve.
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I turned to find Mad Willie dressed as a harlequin: faded yellow pants, red shirt, green cap.
Fiction book (1994) -
Harlequin, who is the lover, and the clowns, are at her bedside.
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The performer dazzled the audience with his energetic routine as a harlequin in a colorful costume.
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During the festival, children loved to dress as a harlequin, showcasing their vibrant, diamond-patterned outfits.
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In the play, the harlequin provided comic relief with his playful antics and brightly colored attire.
Compounds
- Specialized
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9.9
A small wild plant with pink flowers tipped with yellow growing on rocks
A brightly colored snake with poison in its bite that lives in Central and South America
Surface Forms
Etymology
Harlequin comes from an old Italian comic character called Arlecchino, who wore a bright, patchwork costume of diamonds and colors. So a harlequin is a clownish, playful figure or anything that looks covered in small, colorful patches.