arabesque
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/ˌæɹ.əˈbɛsk/
English
Definitions
noun
- An elaborate design of intertwined floral figures or complex geometrical patterns, mainly used in Islamic Art and architecture.
- An ornate composition, especially for the piano.
- A dance position in which the dancer stands on one leg, with the other raised backwards, and the arms outstretched.
- (by extension) Elaborate or ornate creations in general.
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Synonyms
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