harlequin

• Существительное, обозначающее клоуна или шута, особенно персонажа Арлекина из традиции комедии дель арте.

A noun referring to a clown or buffoon, especially one originating from the Harlequin character in the commedia dell'arte tradition.

1. Clown or buffoonB2formal

   A character from traditional Italian comedy, known for wearing a colorful diamond-patterned costume and performing playful, mischievous antics.

   Клоун или шут

   • The harlequin entertained the crowd with his witty jokes.
   • In the play, the harlequin was always causing trouble for the other characters.
   • The costume of the harlequin is instantly recognizable with its bright patches.

   Синонимыbuffoonclownfooljester

• Устаревший глагол, означающий вести себя как арлекин, шутить или вести себя клоунским или комическим образом.

An archaic verb meaning to act the harlequin, jest, or behave in a clownish or comical manner.

1. Variegate with spots or marksC2formalart

   To decorate or mark with a pattern of different colors, spots, or patches, resembling the costume of a harlequin.

   Расцвечивать пятнами

   • The artist harlequined the canvas with bright splashes of red and gold.
   • The autumn leaves harlequined the forest floor with shades of orange and brown.
   • The designer harlequined the fabric with a playful pattern of diamonds and dots.

   Синонимыcheckerdapplefleckmottlespecklestreakvariegate