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harlequin

/ˈhɑːlɪkwɪn/ /ˈhɑɹlɪkwɪn/

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noun

A pantomime fool, typically dressed in checkered colorful clothes.

Examples :

"The child dressed as a harlequin for the costume party, complete with a black mask and a diamond-patterned suit. "

culture entertainment style wear character tradition

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noun

A greenish-chartreuse color.

Examples :

"The artist chose harlequin for the background of the painting, a vibrant and unusual greenish-chartreuse. "

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noun

A harlequin duck.

Examples :

"While birdwatching at the coast, we spotted a harlequin diving for food among the rocks. "

animal bird nature

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noun

Any of various riodinid butterflies of the genera Taxila and Praetaxila.

Examples :

"The harlequin butterfly fluttered around the garden, its colorful wings a beautiful sight. "

animal insect biology nature

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verb

To remove or conjure away, as if by a harlequin's trick.

Examples :

"The magician seemed to harlequin the rabbit right out of thin air, leaving the children gasping in amazement. "

entertainment action stage

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verb

To make sport by playing ludicrous tricks.

Examples :

"The class clown liked to harlequin the teacher by mimicking her voice and gestures, much to the amusement of his classmates. "

entertainment action style character art

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adjective

Brightly colored, especially in a pattern like that of a harlequin clown's clothes.

Examples :

"The child's kite was harlequin, with red, yellow, and blue triangles covering its surface. "

appearance art style color

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adjective

Of a greenish-chartreuse color.

Examples :

"The old car was painted a striking harlequin green, a shade reminiscent of limes. "