el
masculine
/paˈʝaso/
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Translation
clown
Word origin
From Italian pagliaccio ('clown'), from paglia ('straw'), from Latin palea, a reference to the straw-coloured costume of the traditional stage clown.
- Origin
- Italian
- Root
- pagliaccio
Grammar
Gendermasculine
Pluralpayasos
Examples
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The clown made all the children laugh.
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There is a clown at the birthday party.
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Do not be a clown and talk seriously.
circo .
The circus clown has a red nose.
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Are you scared of that clown?
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