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arabesque

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/ˌæɹ.əˈbɛsk/ English

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noun

  1. An elaborate design of intertwined floral figures or complex geometrical patterns, mainly used in Islamic Art and architecture.
  2. An ornate composition, especially for the piano.
  3. A dance position in which the dancer stands on one leg, with the other raised backwards, and the arms outstretched.
  4. (by extension) Elaborate or ornate creations in general.

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