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1. (n.) arabesque
an ornamental style in which linear flowers, foliage, fruits, animals, and designs are represented in intricate patterns.
2. arabesque
a pose in ballet in which the dancer stands on one leg with one arm extended in front and the other leg and arm extended behind.
3. arabesque
a fanciful musical piece.
Etymology: (1605–15; < F < It arabesco ornament in Islamic style, lit., Arabian)
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Princeton's WordNet |
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1. (noun) arabesque
position in which the dancer has one leg raised behind and arms outstretched in a conventional pose
2. (noun) arabesque
an ornament that interlaces simulated foliage in an intricate design
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Webster Dictionary |
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1. (adj) arabesque
arabian
2. (adj) arabesque
relating to, or exhibiting, the style of ornament called arabesque; as, arabesque frescoes
3. (noun) arabesque
a style of ornamentation either painted, inlaid, or carved in low relief. It consists of a pattern in which plants, fruits, foliage, etc., as well as figures of men and animals, real or imaginary, are fantastically interlaced or put together
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The Nuttall Encyclopedia |
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1. arabesque
an ornamentation introduced by the Moors, consisting of imaginary, often fantastic, mathematical or vegetable forms, but exclusive of the forms of men and animals.
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