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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

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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]

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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. Intensity 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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