Guignol

French

A Guignol show being performed in Paris.

Etymology

Originated in Lyon, from guigner (“to wink”) +‎ -ol; also the name of the main character.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ɡi.ɲɔl/

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Proper noun

Guignol m (countable and uncountable, plural Guignols)

1. (theater) the name of a puppet character

   Gendarme et Guignol. ― (please add an English translation of this usage example)