n. 1 Ballet a posture with one leg extended horizontally backwards, torso extended forwards, and arms outstretched. 2 a design of intertwined leaves, scrolls, etc. 3 Mus. a florid melodic section or composition.
[ F f. It. arabesco f. arabo Arab ]
n. 1 Ballet a posture with one leg extended horizontally backwards, torso extended forwards, and arms outstretched. 2 a design of intertwined leaves, scrolls, etc. 3 Mus. a florid melodic section or composition.
[ F f. It. arabesco f. arabo Arab ]
Concise Oxford English dictionary. Краткий оксфордский словарь английского языка. 2012