Amy Bloom

I was the kind of reader in smudged pink harlequin glasses sitting on the cool, dusty floor of the Arrandale public library, standing at the edge of the playground, having broken a tooth in dodge ball, and lying under my covers with a flashlight.

American Writer

The term harlequin has roots in comedic theater and signifies a mischievous character.

Theatrical Origins

Harlequin attire is striking, made to stand out with its unique diamond patterns.

Vivid Costume

Traditionally, a harlequin's actions are expressive, relying less on words, more on body movement.

Silent Performance

Harlequin as an adjective describes anything with a colorful, patterned appearance.

Colorful Imagery

Clothes with harlequin patterns can be bold, making them a distinctive fashion choice.

Fashion Statement

In zoology, 'harlequin' refers to a duck breed, not the pattern of its feathers.

Not a Pattern

The term may also relate to wildlife conservation topics regarding the harlequin duck.

Conservation Status

In entomology, 'harlequin' does not describe color, but a specific beetle species.

Specific Beetle

While beautiful, the harlequin beetle can be a pest, implicating potential destruction.

Insect Pests

 how's that view yeah sorry about the fingerprint let me just give it one more wipe everything is so dusty at this time of year okay so at the top we've got the Harlequin quail I don't think we get them yet the blue quail is not yeah the Hottentot down at the bottom with the

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 everything from broad flash to pin-fire to the ultra-rare harlequin. The circumstances that lead to the formation of precious opal are so uncommon that they only occur in a handful of places.