Arabesque

[,ærə'besk] or [,ærə'bɛsk]

Definition

(noun.) an ornament that interlaces simulated foliage in an intricate design.

(noun.) position in which the dancer has one leg raised behind and arms outstretched in a conventional pose.

Edited by Diana--From WordNet

Definition

(n.) 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.

(a.) Arabian.

(a.) Relating to, or exhibiting, the style of ornament called arabesque; as, arabesque frescoes.

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Synonyms and Synonymous

a. Moorish, moresque.

Inputed by Cornelia

Definition

adj. after the manner of Arabian designs.—n. a fantastic painted or sculptured ornament among the Spanish Moors consisting of foliage and other parts of plants curiously intertwined.—adj. Ar′abesqued so ornamented.

Edited by Carmella