harlequin
adjective/ˈhɑrlɪkwɪn/
Frequency rank: #14,889 most common English word
Meaning
a character from traditional comedy, known for wearing a multicolored diamond-patterned costume; also used to describe something with a bright, varied pattern.
Example sentence
The performer wore harlequin costume covered in diamond-shaped patches of red and yellow.
Synonyms & related words
- multicolored
- patterned
- motley
- variegated
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