harlequin

noun

har·le·quin ˈhär-li-k(w)ən How to pronounce harlequin (audio)

capitalized : a character in comedy and pantomime with a shaved head, masked face, variegated tights, and wooden sword

: buffoon

: a variegated pattern (as of a textile)

: a combination of patches on a solid ground of contrasting color (as in the coats of some dogs)

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History of Harlequin

When capitalized, Harlequin refers to a stock character of the Italian commedia dell’arte and subsequently the pantomime traditions of other nations. The character began in the 16th century as an unscrupulous comic servant, later became a faithful valet involved in amorous exploits, and ultimately evolved into a clownlike figure engaging in good-natured joking and amusing tricks. Harlequin’s outfit began as peasant clothes covered in bright patches and developed into a tight-fitting costume with bright triangles and diamond shapes and a black half-mask. Harlequin was the principal character of pantomime slapstick plays known as harlequinades.

Example Sentences

among the court entertainers waiting to enter the grand hall were masked harlequins in brightly colored pantaloons

Recent Examples on the Web Arkham video game series took Harley out of her harlequin jumpsuit for the first time and put her in a nurse's outfit, which was then accessorized with a leather corset and clown-like makeup.

Corinne Sullivan, Good Housekeeping, 26 Aug. 2022 At Cape Ann off Rockport, a summering harlequin duck and a black guillemot offshore at the Dry Salvages, and at Andrews Point in Rockport, a common murre and three black guillemots.

BostonGlobe.com, 9 July 2022 Martha’ Vineyard: Notables were two harlequin ducks lingering at Gay Head and 29 black skimmers at Eel Pond in Edgartown.

BostonGlobe.com, 21 May 2022 The 28-year-old’s debut ready-to-wear collection was seen on Gossip Girl’s Jordan Alexander, reinterpreting subversive wedding trousers, and Anne Boleyn’s Jodie Turner-Smith in harlequin-patterned corsetry.

Fawnia Soo Hoo, The Hollywood Reporter, 30 Apr. 2022 Then there was Jon Batiste, who made his entrance in a silver, gold and black harlequin sequin suit in honor of New Orleans, his hometown.

New York Times, 4 Apr. 2022 Male Santa Marta harlequin toads will piggyback on their mate for months before egg meets sperm.

Katherine J. Wu, The Atlantic, 14 Mar. 2022 The checkerboard patterning on the UGG x TS Diamond designs are lifted from a 2019 painting entitled Ol’ Bay, which features a traditional harlequin pattern with a red horizontal seam.

Greg Emmanuel, Essence, 1 Mar. 2022 From Dior to Undercover and Rick Owens and Nanushka, high-fashion brands showed elements of the clown aesthetic for Fall 2021, whether in the form of harlequin prints or motifs that recalled bright red noses.

Kristen Bateman, refinery29.com, 4 Feb. 2022 See More

单词	harlequins
释义	harlequin noun har·le·quin ˈhär-li-k(w)ən 1 a capitalized : a character in comedy and pantomime with a shaved head, masked face, variegated tights, and wooden sword b : buffoon 2 a : a variegated pattern (as of a textile) b : a combination of patches on a solid ground of contrasting color (as in the coats of some dogs) Illustration of harlequin Harlequin Did you know? History of Harlequin When capitalized, Harlequin refers to a stock character of the Italian commedia dell’arte and subsequently the pantomime traditions of other nations. The character began in the 16th century as an unscrupulous comic servant, later became a faithful valet involved in amorous exploits, and ultimately evolved into a clownlike figure engaging in good-natured joking and amusing tricks. Harlequin’s outfit began as peasant clothes covered in bright patches and developed into a tight-fitting costume with bright triangles and diamond shapes and a black half-mask. Harlequin was the principal character of pantomime slapstick plays known as harlequinades. Synonyms buffo buffoon clown zany See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences among the court entertainers waiting to enter the grand hall were masked harlequins in brightly colored pantaloons Recent Examples on the Web Arkham video game series took Harley out of her harlequin jumpsuit for the first time and put her in a nurse's outfit, which was then accessorized with a leather corset and clown-like makeup. Corinne Sullivan, Good Housekeeping, 26 Aug. 2022 At Cape Ann off Rockport, a summering harlequin duck and a black guillemot offshore at the Dry Salvages, and at Andrews Point in Rockport, a common murre and three black guillemots. BostonGlobe.com, 9 July 2022 Martha’ Vineyard: Notables were two harlequin ducks lingering at Gay Head and 29 black skimmers at Eel Pond in Edgartown. BostonGlobe.com, 21 May 2022 The 28-year-old’s debut ready-to-wear collection was seen on Gossip Girl’s Jordan Alexander, reinterpreting subversive wedding trousers, and Anne Boleyn’s Jodie Turner-Smith in harlequin-patterned corsetry. Fawnia Soo Hoo, The Hollywood Reporter, 30 Apr. 2022 Then there was Jon Batiste, who made his entrance in a silver, gold and black harlequin sequin suit in honor of New Orleans, his hometown. New York Times, 4 Apr. 2022 Male Santa Marta harlequin toads will piggyback on their mate for months before egg meets sperm. Katherine J. Wu, The Atlantic, 14 Mar. 2022 The checkerboard patterning on the UGG x TS Diamond designs are lifted from a 2019 painting entitled Ol’ Bay, which features a traditional harlequin pattern with a red horizontal seam. Greg Emmanuel, Essence, 1 Mar. 2022 From Dior to Undercover and Rick Owens and Nanushka, high-fashion brands showed elements of the clown aesthetic for Fall 2021, whether in the form of harlequin prints or motifs that recalled bright red noses. Kristen Bateman, refinery29.com, 4 Feb. 2022 See More Word History Etymology ultimately from Italian arlecchino, from Middle French Helquin, a demon First Known Use 1590, in the meaning defined at sense 1a harlequins noun plural of harlequin as in clowns a comically dressed performer (as at a circus) who entertains with playful tricks and ridiculous behavior among the court entertainers waiting to enter the grand hall were masked harlequins in brightly colored pantaloons Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance clowns buffoons comedians zanies mimes wits buffi jesters buffos madcaps jokers antics fools cutups drolls pantaloons mummers humorists comics farceurs scaramouches graciosos jokesters comediennes funnymen gagmen mimics motleys gagsters gaggers wags top bananas second bananas stand-ups merry-andrews
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harlequin

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