arabesque.
An elaborate design of intertwined floral figures or complex geometrical patterns, mainly used in Islamic art and architecture.
Meaning & usage
An elaborate design of intertwined floral figures or complex geometrical patterns, mainly used in Islamic art and architecture.
An ornate composition, especially for the piano.
A dance position in which the dancer stands on one leg, with the other raised backwards, and the arms outstretched.
Elaborate or ornate creations in general.
Where this word comes from
Borrowed from French arabesque, from Italian arabesco, from arabo (“Arab”). By surface analysis, Arab + -esque.
To move in an arabesque motion.
To decorate with an arabesque pattern.
Where this word comes from
Borrowed from French arabesque, from Italian arabesco, from arabo (“Arab”). By surface analysis, Arab + -esque.
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Last enriched 2026-09-10. Definitions are in English. Romanizations are shown when supplied by the source; syllable estimates are omitted for unsupported scripts.