Where does “marionette” come from?
Marionette comes from French marionnette, a diminutive of mariole, itself derived from the name Marie, which passed through Old French and Latin Maria from Ancient Greek Μαρία, ultimately from Aramaic מַרְיָם or מרים.
marionette (English): A puppet, usually made of wood, which is animated...
Definitions
- A puppet, usually made of wood, which is animated...
Ancestry of “marionette”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | French | marionnette | marionette; puppet |
| 2 | French | mariole | astute, intelligent, discerning; someone who is... |
| 3 | French | marionette | — |
Words derived from “marionette”