Definitions for Arabesque

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Arabesque ar·a·besque

Spelling: [ar-uh-besk]

IPA: /ˌær əˈbɛsk/

Arabesque is a 9 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 20 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 22 points.

You can make 243 anagrams from letters in Arabesque (aabeeqrsu).

Definitions for Arabesque

noun

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 behind.
3. a short, fanciful musical piece, typically for piano.
4. any ornament or ornamental object, as a rug or mosaic, in which flowers, foliage, fruits, vases, animals, and figures are represented in a fancifully combined pattern.

adjective

1. decorated with or characterized by arabesques:

Origin of Arabesque

1605-15; French Italian arabesco ornament in Islamic style, literally, Arabian, equivalent to Arab(o) Arab + -esco -esque

Examples for Arabesque

The secretary absently drew an arabesque on the blotting-pad.

These are cut in arabesque designs, and many of them are very handsome.

On the arabesque in which the painting is set is a cartel inscribed with name and date.

And now you just sit down at that piano and play me Debussy's 'arabesque.'

When all was ready, he drew some arabesque forms with his pencil on the board.

A "Schumannesque" is written closely on the lines of Schumann's "arabesque."

His sketches of life are arabesque in their strange combinations.

The ceiling and walls were rich with tessellated and arabesque work.

arabesque focuses on Turkey, Morocco and Lebanon, with the added bonus of a beautiful design and great photos.

There were arabesque figures with unsuited limbs and appointments.