Harlequin Definition & Meaning | Britannica Dictionary (original) (raw)
harlequin
noun
plural
harlequins
harlequin
/ˈhɑɚlɪkwən/
noun
plural
harlequins
Britannica Dictionary definition of HARLEQUIN
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1
:
a pattern of diamond-shaped figures of different colors
— usually used before another noun
- fabric decorated with a harlequin pattern
- harlequin ice cream
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Harlequin
:
a comic character in old stories and plays who wears a mask and colorful clothes with a diamond pattern