bucco

/ˈbʌkoʊ/

Definitions

1. noun

A type of mask worn in Italian Commedia dell’Arte, representing a stock character, often a servant or a rustic.

“The actor wore a bucco mask to portray the lovable but dim-witted servant in the play.”

Synonyms

  • character
  • mask

Antonyms

  • realistic
  • serious