Arabesque word meaning and definition

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Meaning and definition for "arabesque" word

[noun] an ornament that interlaces simulated foliage in an intricate design
[noun] position in which the dancer has one leg raised behind and arms outstretched in a conventional pose

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\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, real or imaginary, are fantastically interlaced or put together. Note: It was employed in Roman imperial ornamentation, and appeared, without the animal figures, in Moorish and Arabic decorative art. (See {Moresque}.) The arabesques of the Renaissance were founded on Greco-Roman work.
\Ar`a*besque"\, a. 1. Arabian. [Obs.] 2. Relating to, or exhibiting, the style of ornament called arabesque; as, arabesque frescoes.

See also: ballet position | decoration | ornament | ornamentation |

Related terms: basketwork, crossing-out, elegance, fioritura, flight, floridness, floweriness, grille, incidental, incidental note, interlacement, lace, lattice, luxuriousness, meshwork, network, ornament, plexus, reticulation, roulade, screen, wicker

The fun area, different aproach to word »arabesque«

Let's analyse "arabesque" as pure text. This string has Nine letters in Four syllables and Five vowels. 55.6% of vowels is 17% more then average English word. Written in backwards: EUQSEBARA. Average typing speed for these characters is 2475 milliseconds. [info]

Morse code: .- .-. .- -... . ... --.- ..- .

Numerology

Hearts desire number calculated from vowels: arabesque: 1 + 1 + 5 + 3 + 5 = 15, reduced: 6 . and the final result is Six.
Destiny number calculated from all letters: arabesque: 1 + 9 + 1 + 2 + 5 + 1 + 8 + 3 + 5 = 35, reduced: 8, and the final result is Eight.

Tarot cards

Letter	Num.	Tarot c.	Meaning
A (2)	1	Magician	Creative, Inventive, Intuitive
B (1)	2	High Priestess	Compassionate, Caring, Knowing
E (2)	5	Hierophant	Wise, Crafty, Daring, Inventive
Q (1)	17	Star	Hopeful, Pragmatic, Intuitive
R (1)	18	Moon	Patient, Determined, Strong
S (1)	19	Sun	Colorful, Bright, Perceptive
U (1)	21	World	Gifted, Generous, Bountiful

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