παλιάτσος

Greek (Cypriot)

/paˈʎatsos/

noun
Definitions
  • clown performance artist associated with the circus
  • (figuratively) clown, buffoon, fool person who acts in a silly fashion

Etymology

Derived from Italian pagliaccio (clown).

Origin

Italian (Fiorentino)

pagliaccio

Gloss

clown

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