| 单词 | harlequin |
| 释义 | Word Frequency harlequin(ˈhɑːlɪkwɪn) noun 1. (sometimes capital) theatre a stock comic character originating in the commedia dell'arte; the foppish lover of Columbine in the English harlequinade. He is usually represented in diamond-patterned multicoloured tights, wearing a black mask 2. a clown or buffoon adjective 3. varied in colour or decoration 4. (of certain animals) having a white coat with irregular patches of black or other dark colour harlequin Great Dane 5. comic; ludicrous Word origin C16: from Old French Herlequin, Hellequin leader of band of demon horsemen, perhaps from Middle English Herle king (unattested) King Herle, mythical being identified with Woden |
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