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a) An elaborate design of intertwined floral figures or complex geometrical patterns. This ornamental design is mainly used in Islamic Art and architecture
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arabesque — ► NOUN 1) Ballet a posture in which one leg is extended horizontally backwards and the arms are outstretched. 2) an ornamental design consisting of intertwined flowing lines. 3) Music a passage with a highly ornamented melody. ORIGIN French, from … English terms dictionary
