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Pantaloon Definition & Meaning

pantaloon
noun
  1. a buffoon in modern pantomimes; the butt of jokes
  2. a character in the commedia dell'arte; portrayed as a foolish old man
  3. trousers worn in former times

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What does pantaloon mean?
a buffoon in modern pantomimes; the butt of jokes a character in the commedia dell'arte; portrayed as a foolish old man trousers worn in former times
What part of speech is pantaloon?
Pantaloon is a noun.
How many definitions does pantaloon have?
Pantaloon has 3 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).

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