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harlequinism

harlequinism noun: the antics of a harlequin or pantomime fool; clownery.

Noun

harlequinism (usually uncountable, plural harlequinisms)

  1. (usually) The antics of a harlequin or pantomime fool; clownery.
  2. (usually) Synonym of harlequin-type ichthyosis.

Synonyms of harlequinism

Forms of harlequinism

pluralharlequinisms

Origin of harlequinism

From harlequin + -ism.

Questions about harlequinism

What does harlequinism mean?
Harlequinism means the antics of a harlequin or pantomime fool; clownery.
What part of speech is harlequinism?
Harlequinism is a noun.
What is the plural of harlequinism?
The plural of harlequinism is harlequinisms.

Words near harlequinism in the dictionary

  1. harlequined
  2. harlequinery
  3. harlequinesque
  4. harlequinic
  5. harlequining
  6. harlequinism
  7. harlequinisms
  8. harlequinize
  9. harlequinized
  10. harlequinizes
  11. harlequinizing

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