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zanni.

a character type representing a servant who is either an astute trickster or a silly jester

5 characters2 syllables approx.Italiano language

Meaning & usage

noun/ˈd͡zan.ni/
  1. a character type representing a servant who is either an astute trickster or a silly jester

    invariable · masculine
  2. a zany person; fool, buffoon, clown

    invariable · masculine · rare
Where this word comes from

From Zanni, from Venetan Zani, alteration of the given name Gianni, itself a hypocorism for Giovanni.

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