arabesque

noun

an ornament that interlaces simulated foliage in an intricate design

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

Roots

arabusarab- · Latin · Arab, Arabian

Synonyms for arabesque

moresqueadj baroqueadj fretworkn rococoadj

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