"Karagiozis" meaning in English

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Proper name

Etymology: From Greek Καραγκιόζης (Karagkiózis), from Ottoman Turkish قرهگوز (Karagöz, “lit. Black eye”). Etymology templates: {{bor|en|el|Καραγκιόζης}} Greek Καραγκιόζης (Karagkiózis), {{der|en|ota|قرهگوز||lit. Black eye|tr=Karagöz}} Ottoman Turkish قرهگوز (Karagöz, “lit. Black eye”) Head templates: {{en-proper noun}} Karagiozis
  1. A certain Greek shadow puppet character, of Turkish origin.
    Sense id: en-Karagiozis-en-name-PlEKSPKo Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 96 4 Disambiguation of Pages with 1 entry: 89 11 Disambiguation of Pages with entries: 92 8
  2. (figuratively, derogatory) Someone completely ridiculous, a buffoon Tags: derogatory, figuratively
    Sense id: en-Karagiozis-en-name-VbjlEdgy
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