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arabesque.

An elaborate design of intertwined floral figures or complex geometrical patterns, mainly used in Islamic art and architecture.

9 characters4 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun/ˌæɹ.əˈbɛsk//ˌɛɹ.əˈbɛsk/
  1. An elaborate design of intertwined floral figures or complex geometrical patterns, mainly used in Islamic art and architecture.

    also · attributive
  2. An ornate composition, especially for the piano.

  3. A dance position in which the dancer stands on one leg, with the other raised backwards, and the arms outstretched.

  4. Elaborate or ornate creations in general.

    attributive · broadly
Where this word comes from

Borrowed from French arabesque, from Italian arabesco, from arabo (“Arab”). By surface analysis, Arab + -esque.

verb/ˌæɹ.əˈbɛsk//ˌɛɹ.əˈbɛsk/
  1. To move in an arabesque motion.

    intransitive
  2. To decorate with an arabesque pattern.

    transitive
Where this word comes from

Borrowed from French arabesque, from Italian arabesco, from arabo (“Arab”). By surface analysis, Arab + -esque.

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