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- [hahr-luh-kwin, -kin]
- /ˈhɑr lə kwɪn, -kɪn/
- /ˈhɑː.lɪ.kwɪn/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [hahr-luh-kwin, -kin]
- /ˈhɑr lə kwɪn, -kɪn/
Definitions of harlequin word
- noun harlequin (often initial capital letter) a comic character in commedia dell'arte and the harlequinade, usually masked, dressed in multicolored, diamond-patterned tights, and carrying a wooden sword or magic wand. 1
- noun harlequin a buffoon. 1
- noun harlequin any of various small snakes having bright diamond-pattern scales. 1
- adjective harlequin fancifully varied in color, decoration, etc.: harlequin pants. 1
- adjective harlequin resembling a harlequin's mask: harlequin glasses. 1
- noun harlequin A mute character in traditional pantomime, typically masked and dressed in a diamond-patterned costume. 1
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Origin of harlequin
First appearance:
before 1580 One of the 35% oldest English words
1580-90; < French, Middle French (h)arlequin, semantically (and in part phonetically) < Italian arlecchino < Middle French, phonetically continuing Old French *harlequin, halequin a malevolent spirit (Compare mesniee Hellequin a troop of demonic horsemen, literally, Hellequin's escort), probably < Middle English *Herla king, Old English *Her(e)la cyning King Herle, presumably a legendary figure, rendered in AL as Herla rex; compare Old High German Herilo a personal name, derivative of heri armed forces
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Parts of speech for Harlequin
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harlequin popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 89% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
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