Punchinello

See also: punchinello

English

Etymology

From Italian Pulcinella or Neapolitan Pulecenella, of uncertain origin (see the Italian entry).

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /ˌpʌnt͡ʃɪˈnɛləʊ/
  • Rhymes: -ɛləʊ

Proper noun

Punchinello (plural Punchinellos or Punchinelloes)

  1. A traditional Italian puppet, in the form of a short fat clown.
  2. (by extension) Somebody who resembles this character; a grotesque buffoon.

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