harlequin

Meanings

• noun

  A person dressed in the motley colors of a harlequin's costume, or the costume itself.

  - "The harlequin danced merrily at the carnival."
  - "The children were excited to see the harlequin at the party."

• noun

  A type of comic character, typically with colorful, motley attire and a mask.

  - "Harlequins are often used in commedia dell'arte."
  - "The jester wore a harlequin mask to entertain the king."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with harlequin
quasquin , lunquin , marquis , masquerain

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Variants

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harlequin , harlequins

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Etymology

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Derived from the Italian word 'Arlecchino', meaning 'little harlequin'. The name may have originated from the Arabic word 'al-rajīn', meaning 'moon-faced'.

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Trivia

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1. Harlequins are often depicted carrying a long, curved knife called a 'cudgel'.

2. Harlequins were traditionally played by men in commedia dell'arte, but women began to perform the role in the 18th century.

3. Harlequins are sometimes referred to as 'servants of the moon' due to their association with the lunar goddess Diana.

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Related Concepts

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1. Commedia dell'arte: A popular European theater tradition originating in Italy in the 16th century, characterized by improvisation, stock characters, and a flexible plotline.

2. Jester: A person who entertains by making jokes, telling stories, or performing tricks. Jesters were often employed by royal courts in medieval Europe.

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Culture

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In literature, harlequins have been depicted as mischievous, clever, and often cowardly characters. They have appeared in various forms of art and entertainment, including commedia dell'arte, mime, and theater.

How to Memorize "harlequin"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a person wearing a colorful, motley costume with a mask. Picture them dancing and entertaining a crowd.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'harlequin' with the image of a jester or a mischievous character.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering the phrase 'Harlequin Has A Mask' to help remember the definition.

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