arabesques

/AA0 R AA1 B EY0 S K S/

noun

1
An elaborate design of intertwined floral figures or complex geometrical patterns, mainly used in Islamic Art and architecture.
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
(by extension) Elaborate or ornate creations in general.

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