Punchinello
English
Etymology
From Neapolitan Polcinella, from Latin pullus (“a young animal”).
Proper noun
Punchinello (plural Punchinellos or Punchinelloes)
- A traditional Italian puppet, in the form of a short fat clown.
- (by extension) Somebody who resembles this character; a grotesque buffoon.
Derived terms
- Punch
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