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harlequin

/ˈhɑːlɪkwɪn/

/ˈhɑrlɪkwɪn/

Translations

harlequinnoun

harlequins

/ˈhɑː.lɪ.kwɪn/

/ˈhɑr.lə.kwɪn/

arlequinPersonnage comique traditionnel du théâtre et de la pantomime.

The harlequin entertained the audience with his acrobatic antics and colorful costume.

L’arlequin a diverti le public avec ses acrobaties et son costume coloré.

harlequinEn ornithologie, pour le canard arlequin.

Birdwatchers were thrilled to spot a harlequin duck along the rocky shoreline.

Les ornithologues étaient ravis d’apercevoir un harlequin le long du rivage rocheux.

Additional translations

motif arlequinMotif décoratif à losanges de différentes couleurs.

Synonyms

harlequinadjective

more harlequin

Comp.

most harlequin

Super.

/ˈhɑːlɪkwɪn/

/ˈhɑrlɪkwɪn/

arlequinEn parlant d’un motif ou d’un costume à losanges multicolores.

The harlequin costume was a vibrant mix of red, blue, and yellow diamonds.

Le costume arlequin était un mélange éclatant de losanges rouges, bleus et jaunes.

Additional translations

bigarréS’emploie pour décrire quelque chose de varié ou multicolore.

Synonyms

Definitions

harlequinnoun

A comic character in traditional pantomime, typically masked and dressed in a diamond-patterned costume.

The harlequin entertained the audience with his acrobatic antics and colorful costume.

A small duck (Histrionicus histrionicus) found in northern coastal regions, known for its striking plumage.

Birdwatchers were thrilled to spot a harlequin duck along the rocky shoreline.

A pattern of diamond-shaped figures of different colors.

The jester's outfit was adorned with a vibrant harlequin pattern.

harlequinadjective

Having a pattern of brightly colored diamond shapes.

The harlequin costume was a vibrant mix of red, blue, and yellow diamonds.

Variegated in color; multicolored.

The harlequin fabric added a lively touch to the otherwise plain room.