arabesque

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Synonyms: arabesqued, arabesques

Antonyms: arabesqued, arabesques

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Noun

1. {{lb|en|art|architecture|also|attributively}} An [[elaborate]] [[design]] of [[intertwine]]d [[floral]] [[figure]]s or [[complex]] [[geometrical]] [[pattern]]s, mainly used in [[Islamic]] [[art]] and [[architecture]].
2. {{lb|en|music}} An [[ornate]] [[composition]], especially for the [[piano]].
3. {{lb|en|ballet}} A [[dance]] position in which the [[dancer]] stands on one leg, with the other raised backwards, and the arms outstretched.
4. {{lb|en|by extension|attributively}} Elaborate or ornate creations in general.

Verb

1. {{lb|en|intransitive}} To move in an arabesque motion.
2. {{lb|en|transitive}} To decorate with an arabesque pattern.

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