guignol

English

Noun

guignol (plural guignols)

  1. A traditional French puppet theater.

French

Etymology

From proper name Guignol

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ɡi.ɲɔl/

Noun

guignol m (plural guignols)

  1. fool
    Synonym: charlot
    Quel guignol! ― What a fool!
    Vas-tu arrêter de faire le guignol? ― Are you going to stop playing the fool?

Derived terms

Descendants

  • → Spanish: guiñol

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