clown

A general term for a person who entertains others with their funny appearance, words, and actions. There are various forms all over the world, such as street performers, circus clowns, Pierrot of commedia dell'arte, the jesters of medieval Europe, Kabuki dōkekata, and so forth.

For tagging purposes, this tag is reserved for circus clowns. For other varieties, please tag accordingly.

Types

• Harlequin
• Jester
• Mime
• Pierrot

See also

• Clown nose
• Neck ruff