Harlequin Definition & Meaning

harlequin
noun
  1. a clown or buffoon (after the Harlequin character in the commedia dell'arte)
verb
  1. variegate with spots or marks; "His face was harlequined with patches"

"Harlequin" in song lyrics

See how harlequin is used in real songs:

  • "Stop playin the harlequin"
    Pegz — What Would Happen?
  • "honeysuckle harlequin"
    AOL — AOL
  • "nascar harlequin"
    AOL — AOL

Usage tips for "harlequin"

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