polichinelle

See also: Polichinelle

French

Etymology

From Polichinelle.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /pɔ.li.ʃi.nɛl/
  • Rhymes: -ɛl

Noun

polichinelle m (plural polichinelles)

  1. Punchinello doll
    • 1967, “Polichinelle”, Pierre Saka (lyrics), Jean Bernard (music), performed by France Gall:
      J’ai un joli polichinelle / Que vient de m’offrir une amie / Dans son bel habit de dentelle / Il est toute ma vie
      I have a handsome Punchinello doll / That a friend has just given me / In his beautiful lace outfit / He is my whole life
  2. buffoon

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