Guignol

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French

A Guignol show being performed in Paris.

Etymology

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

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ɡi.ɲɔl/
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Proper noun

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)