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harlequin

[hahr-luh-kwin, -kin] / ˈhɑr lə kwɪn, -kɪn /
NOUN
clown
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The problematic species—officially called Harmonia axyridis but often known as the harlequin or the multicolored Asian lady beetle—originated in Asia and spends the winter there nestled in crevices on the sides of cliffs.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 16, 2025

The harlequin originated in Asia but is now well established in the UK.

From BBC • Oct. 7, 2025

There’s Anastasia Durasova’s makeup that makes a face look like that of a melting high-glam harlequin.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 27, 2023

This also is an excellent bird-watching spot for black oystercatchers and harlequin ducks.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 3, 2023

The skin between them darkened, too, knitting her freckles together into a speckled harlequin mask.

From "Middlesex: A Novel" by Jeffrey Eugenides




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