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Word: Arabesque
Speech Type: Noun
mid 17th century (in arabesque (sense 2)): from French, from Italian arabesco ‘in the Arabic style’, from arabo ‘Arab’. arabesque (sense 1) and arabesque (sense 3) date from the early 19th century
ˌarəˈbɛsk
a posture in which one leg is extended backwards at right angles, the torso bent forwards, and the arms outstretched, one forwards and one backwards.
Short Definition:posture in which one leg is extended backwards at right angles
an ornamental design consisting of intertwined flowing lines, originally found in ancient Islamic art
Short Definition:ornamental design consisting of intertwined flowing lines
Examples:- she had embellished the symbols with lovely loops, arabesques, and curlicues
- arabesque scrolls
a passage or composition with fanciful ornamentation of the melody.
Short Definition:passage or composition with fanciful ornamentation of melody
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