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ARABESQUE
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I. (noun)
Sense 1
Meaning:
An ornament that interlaces simulated foliage in an intricate design
Classified under:
Nouns denoting man-made objects
Hypernyms ("arabesque" is a kind of...):
decoration; ornament; ornamentation (something used to beautify)
Sense 2
Meaning:
Position in which the dancer has one leg raised behind and arms outstretched in a conventional pose
Classified under:
Nouns denoting attributes of people and objects
Hypernyms ("arabesque" is a kind of...):
ballet position (classical position of the body and especially the feet in ballet)
