PIERROT

Pierrot

(noun) a male character in French pantomime; usually dressed in white with a whitened face

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Noun

pierrot (plural pierrots)

Alternative form of Pierrot

Any of various lycaenid butterflies of the genera Tarucus and Castalia, notable for white contrasting with brown or black on the underwings.

(historical) An 18th-century women's low-cut basque with sleeves.

Anagrams

• preriot, pretoir

Etymology

Proper noun

Pierrot

A character from French pantomime; a buffoon in a loose white outfit; a popular choice for a masquerade costume.

Anagrams

• preriot, pretoir

Source: Wiktionary



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