Meaning of Pantaloon in English

1. Pronunciation

   /ˌpæn(t)lˈun/

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1. Noun

   Pantaloon

   Etymology

   late 16th century (in pantaloon (sense 2)): from French pantalon, from the Italian name Pantalone‘Pantaloon’

   Definitions

   1. a buffoon in modern pantomimes

   Examples

   • « the butt of jokes »
2. 2. a character in the commedia dell'arte

   Examples

   • « portrayed as a foolish old man »
3. 3. trousers worn in former times