I. rə-ˈkō-(ˌ)kō, rō-kə-ˈkō noun
Date: 1840
: rococo work or style
II. adjective
Etymology: French, irregular from rocaille rocaille
Date: 1841
1.
a. : of or relating to an artistic style especially of the 18th century characterized by fanciful curved asymmetrical forms and elaborate ornamentation
b. : of or relating to an 18th century musical style marked by light gay ornamentation and departure from thorough-bass and polyphony
2. : excessively ornate or intricate