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merry andrew vs harlequin

harlequin vs merry andrew

merry andrew and harlequin both are nouns.

merry andrew is not a verb while harlequin is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
merry andrew Yes No No No
harlequin Yes No Yes No
As nouns, harlequin is a hyponym of merry andrew; that is, harlequin is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than merry andrew:
  • merry andrew: a person who amuses others by ridiculous behavior
  • harlequin: a clown or buffoon (after the Harlequin character in the commedia dell'arte)
Other hyponyms of merry andrew include fool, jester, motley fool, whiteface, zany.
merry andrew (noun) harlequin (noun)
a person who amuses others by ridiculous behavior a clown or buffoon (after the Harlequin character in the commedia dell'arte)
merry andrew (verb) harlequin (verb)
variegate with spots or marks
Difference between merry andrew and harlequin

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