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harlequinade.

A pantomime-like comedy featuring the harlequin or clown.

12 characters4 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun/hɑːləkwɪˈneɪd/UK
  1. A pantomime-like comedy featuring the harlequin or clown.

  2. Any comical or fantastical procedure or playfulness.

Where this word comes from

From French arlequinade.

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