Definition of arabesque Arabesque
ar•a•besque
We found 11 definitions of arabesque from 6 different sources.
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What does arabesque mean?
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NounPlural: arabesques |
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| arabesque - an ornament that interlaces simulated foliage in an intricate design | ||
| arabesque - position in which the dancer has one leg raised behind and arms outstretched in a conventional pose |
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Wiktionary 
- arabesque (Noun)
An elaborate design of intertwined floral figures or complex geometrical patterns. This ornamental design is mainly used in Islamic Art and architecture. - arabesque (Noun)
An ornate composition, especially for the piano. - arabesque (Noun)
A dance position in which the dancer stands on one leg, with the other raised backwards, and the arms outstretched.
Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘
- arabesque (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. - arabesque (a.)
Arabian. - arabesque (a.)
Relating to, or exhibiting, the style of ornament called arabesque; as, arabesque frescoes.
OmegaWiki DictionaryOmegaWiki Dictionary Ω
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arabesque
An elaborate design of intertwined floral figures or complex geometrical patterns, manly used in Islamic Art and architecture.
Chambers DictionaryChamber's 20th Century Dictionary 📕
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arabesque
ar′ab-esk, 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. [Fr.—It. arabesco; -esco corresponding to Eng. -ish.]
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🔤- arabesque, noun, singular of arabesques.
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