Harlequin
Pronunciation: /ˈhɑːrləkwən/
Harlequin (noun)
- a clown character in colorful clothes, often seen in plays or stories.
- a pattern with diamond shapes, often in different colors.
Examples
- The harlequin entertained the children with jokes.
- A harlequin danced across the stage, delighting the audience.
Common collocations: harlequin costume, play the harlequin, harlequin pattern, harlequin tiles, harlequin display
Harlequin (adjective)
- having many bright colors or a mix of different things.
Examples
- The garden was a harlequin display of flowers.
- Her harlequin wardrobe was full of bright colors.