ARABESQUE


Meaning of ARABESQUE in English

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.