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jester in Arabic

بَهْلُول bahlūl

/ˈd͡ʒɛs.tə/US/ˈd͡ʒɛs.tɚ/

jester in Arabic: بَهْلُول (bahlūl). In English, jester means one who jests, jokes or teases.

Arabic words for jester

one who jests
بَهْلُول bahlūl

English meaning of jester

  1. noun One who jests, jokes or teases.
  2. noun A person in colourful garb and fool's cap who amused a medieval and early modern royal or noble court.
  3. noun Any of various nymphalid butterflies of the Southeast Asian genus Symbrenthia.
  4. verb To act in a foolish or clownish way for the purpose of entertainment or attracting attention.

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Questions about jester in Arabic

What is the meaning of jester in Arabic?
Jester in Arabic is بَهْلُول (bahlūl).
ما معنى كلمة jester؟
Jester: بَهْلُول (bahlūl).
What does jester mean in English?
Jester means one who jests, jokes or teases.

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