HyperDic: arabesque

English > 2 senses of the word arabesque:
NOUNattributearabesqueposition in which the dancer has one leg raised behind and arms outstretched in a conventional pose
artifactarabesquean ornament that interlaces simulated foliage in an intricate design
English > arabesque: 2 senses > noun 1, attribute
MeaningPosition in which the dancer has one leg raised behind and arms outstretched in a conventional pose.
Broaderballet positionClassical position of the body and especially the feet in ballet
Spanisharabesque
English > arabesque: 2 senses > noun 2, artifact
MeaningAn ornament that interlaces simulated foliage in an intricate design.
Broaderdecoration, ornament, ornamentationSomething used to beautify
Spanisharabesco
Catalanarabesc

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