Plural of gracioso; multiple comic characters or witty servants in Spanish literature or theater.
From 'gracioso' plus the Spanish plural '-s'. When borrowed into English, the Spanish plural form is sometimes retained for authenticity in literary or historical contexts.
English borrowed this Spanish word and its plural form—you might see both 'graciosos' and the anglicized 'graciosos' used in discussions of Golden Age Spanish theater!
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