Punchinello

== English == === Etymology === From Italian Pulcinella or Neapolitan Pulecenella, of uncertain origin (see the Italian entry). === Pronunciation === IPA(key): /ˌpʌnt͡ʃɪˈnɛləʊ/ Rhymes: -ɛləʊ === Proper noun === Punchinello (plural Punchinellos or Punchinelloes) A traditional Italian puppet, in the form of a short fat clown. ==== Derived terms ==== Punch punchinello === Noun === Punchinello (plural Punchinellos or Punchinelloes) (by extension) Somebody who resembles this character; a grotesque buffoon. === Further reading === Pulcinella on Wikipedia.Wikipedia