"Guignol" meaning in French

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Proper name

IPA: /ɡi.ɲɔl/ Audio: Fr-guignol.ogg Forms: Guignols [plural]
Etymology: Originated in Lyon, from guigner (“to wink”) + -ol; also the name of the main character. Etymology templates: {{af|fr|guigner|-ol|t1=to wink}} guigner (“to wink”) + -ol Head templates: {{fr-noun|m|~|Guignols}} Guignol m (countable and uncountable, plural Guignols)
  1. (theater) the name of a puppet character Tags: countable, masculine, uncountable Categories (topical): Theater
    Sense id: en-Guignol-fr-name-PYoGFOdt Categories (other): French entries with incorrect language header, French terms suffixed with -ol Topics: entertainment, lifestyle, theater

Download JSON data for Guignol meaning in French (1.6kB)

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