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• Arabesque — Ar a*besque , n. [F. arabesque, fr. It. arabesco, fr. Arabo Arab.] A style of ornamentation either painted, inlaid, or carved in low relief. It consists of a pattern in which plants, fruits, foliage, etc., as well as figures of men and animals,… …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

• Arabesque — The arabesque is an elaborative application of repeating geometric forms that often echo the forms of plants and animals. Arabesques are an element of Islamic art usually found decorating the walls of mosques. The choice of which geometric forms… …   Wikipedia

• arabesque — arabesquely, adv. /ar euh besk /, n. 1. Fine Arts. a sinuous, spiraling, undulating, or serpentine line or linear motif. 2. a pose in ballet in which the dancer stands on one leg with one arm extended in front and the other leg and arm extended… …   Universalium

• arabesque — I. adjective Etymology: French, from Italian arabesco Arabian in fashion, from arabo Arab, from Latin Arabus Date: circa 1656 of, relating to, or being in the style of arabesque or an arabesque II. noun Date: 1786 1. an ornament or style that… …   New Collegiate Dictionary

• arabesque — UK [ˌærəˈbesk] / US [ˌerəˈbesk] noun [countable] Word forms arabesque : singular arabesque plural arabesques 1) a pattern of curved lines used as decoration 2) a position in ballet dancing in which you lift one leg up behind you …   English dictionary

• arabesque — ar|a|besque [ˌærəˈbesk] n [Date: 1600 1700; : French; Origin: Italian arabesco in Arabian style ] 1.) a position in ↑ballet, in which you stand on one foot with the other leg stretched out straight behind you 2.) a decorative pattern of flowing… …   Dictionary of contemporary English

• arabesque — ar|a|besque [ ,erə besk ] noun count 1. ) a position in BALLET dancing in which you lift one leg up behind you 2. ) a pattern of curved lines used as decoration …   Usage of the words and phrases in modern English

• arabesque — noun (C) 1 a position in ballet 2 a decorative pattern of flowing lines …   Longman dictionary of contemporary English

• arabesque — n 1. floral design, intricate pattern, ornamentation, Islamic decoration; anthemion, honeysuckle ornament. 2.Fine Arts. linear, motif, spiral, undulation, serpentine line, sinuosity …   A Note on the Style of the synonym finder

• arabesque — /ærəˈbɛsk / (say aruh besk) noun 1. a kind of ornament in which flowers, foliage, fruits, vases, animals, and figures (in strict Muslim use, no animate objects) are represented in a fancifully combined pattern. 2. a pose in ballet in which one… …  

• ar·a·besque — /ˌerəˈbɛsk/ noun, pl besques 1 [count] : a complicated decorative design made with many lines that curve and cross each other 2 : a ballet position in which the dancer stands on one foot and holds one arm forward while the other arm and leg are… …   Useful english dictionary