pajàs

See also: pajas

Emilian

Alternative forms

• pajâs (Reggiano, Carpigiano)

Etymology

The traditional Italian character's outfit was made of the same fabric used to cover straw mattresses: from pàja (“straw”) Latin palea.

Un pajàs dai cavî ròs

Pronunciation

• Hyphenation: pa‧jàs

Noun

pajàs m (plural pajàs) (Mirandola)

1. (also derogatory) clown, buffoon

Derived terms

• pajasèda
• pès pajàs