Definition of curlicue Curlicue

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We found 5 definitions of curlicue from 3 different sources.

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What does curlicue mean?

WordNet

WordNet by Princeton University

Noun

curlicue - a round shape formed by a series of concentric circles (as formed by leaves or flower petals)
  coil, whorl, roll, curl, ringlet, gyre, scroll
  round shape a shape that is curved and without sharp angles
  corolla (botany) the whorl of petals of a flower that collectively form an inner floral envelope or layer of the perianth; "we cultivate the flower for its corolla"
  calyx (botany) the whorl of sepals of a flower collectively forming the outer floral envelope or layer of the perianth enclosing and supporting the developing bud; usually green
curlicue - a short twisting line
  squiggle
  line acting in conformity; "in line with"; "he got out of line"; "toe the line"
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= antonym
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Part of speech

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  • curlicue, verb, present, 1st person singular of curlicue (infinitive).
  • curlicue, verb (infinitive).
  • curlicue, noun, singular of curlicues.

Pronunciation

Word frequency

Curlicue is...

40% Complete
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Sign Language

curlicue in sign language
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