Guignol

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French

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A Guignol show being performed in Paris.

Etymology

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Originated in Lyon, from guigner (to wink) +‎ -ol; also the name of the main character.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ɡi.ɲɔl/
  • Audio:(file)

Proper noun

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Guignol m (countable and uncountable, plural Guignols)

  1. (theater) the name of a puppet character
    Gendarme et Guignol.(please add an English translation of this usage example)