Definitions for arabesqueˌær əˈbɛsk
Random House Webster's College Dictionary
ar•a•besqueˌær əˈbɛsk(n.)
an ornamental style in which linear flowers, foliage, fruits, animals, and designs are represented in intricate patterns.
Category: Fine Arts
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.
Category: Music and Dance
a fanciful musical piece.
Category: Music and Dance
Origin of arabesque:
1605–15; < F < It arabesco ornament in Islamic style, lit., Arabian
Princeton's WordNet
arabesque(noun)
position in which the dancer has one leg raised behind and arms outstretched in a conventional pose
arabesque(noun)
an ornament that interlaces simulated foliage in an intricate design
Wiktionary
arabesque(Noun)
An elaborate design of intertwined floral figures or complex geometrical patterns. This ornamental design is mainly used in Islamic Art and architecture
arabesque(Noun)
An ornate composition, especially for the piano.
arabesque(Noun)
A dance position in which the dancer stands on one leg, with the other raised backwards, and the arms outstretched
Origin: arabesque, from arabesco, from arabo.
Webster Dictionary
Arabesque(noun)
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
Arabesque(adj)
arabian
Arabesque(adj)
relating to, or exhibiting, the style of ornament called arabesque; as, arabesque frescoes
The Nuttall Encyclopedia
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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