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arabesqueAn ornamental design of intertwining flowing lines, originally based on Arabic or Moorish decoration

Part of speech: NOUN

Definition: An ornamental design of intertwining flowing lines, originally based on Arabic or Moorish decoration

Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌærəˈbesk/

Korean meaning: 아랍풍의 곡선 장식, 덩굴무늬

Korean pronunciation: 애러**베**스크

Example Sentences

  • The Instagram influencer tried to pose in an arabesque but ended up looking like she was reaching for dropped car keys.
  • The palace ceiling featured golden arabesques that cost more than most people's houses.
  • My yoga instructor called my failed warrior pose an 'arabesque,' but I think she was just being kind.

arabesque

NOUN

//ˌærəˈbesk//

An ornamental design of intertwining flowing lines, originally based on Arabic or Moorish decoration

arabesque concept
💡 Concept

a skilled artisan carefully paints intricate flowing curved lines across a white palace wall. His brush moves gracefully creating intertwining vine-like patterns that spiral and weave together. The ornamental design grows larger as each flowing line connects to create an elaborate decorative network. The curved motifs twist and turn in rhythmic patterns inspired by traditional Middle Eastern art. A young apprentice watches nearby, studying the master's technique for creating such beautiful ornamentation. Other craftsmen work on similar decorative elements throughout the courtyard space. an ornamental design of intertwining flowing lines originally based on Arabic or Moorish decoration

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ˌærəˈbesk/
🇬🇧 UK/ˌærəˈbesk/

🌳Etymology

Rootarab
Suffix--esque

Origin

From 17th century French, derived from Italian 'arabesco' meaning 'in the Arabian style'. Originally referred to intricate geometric decorative patterns in Islamic art, later adopted as a ballet term for graceful poses.

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🎵Rhyme

grotesqueburlesquepicturesque
grotesque
burlesque
picturesque

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📝Examples

😄 Fun example

The Instagram influencer tried to pose in an arabesque but ended up looking like she was reaching for dropped car keys.

The palace ceiling featured golden arabesques that cost more than most people's houses.

😄 Fun example

My yoga instructor called my failed warrior pose an 'arabesque,' but I think she was just being kind.

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📚Related Words

Synonyms

ornamentdecorationmotifpattern

Antonyms

plainnesssimplicity

Related

baroquerococofiligreeballetIslamic art