- (n.) 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.
- (a.) Relating to or exhibiting, the style of ornament called arabesque; as, arabesque frescoes.
- (a.) Arabian.
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