— arabesquely , adv.
/ar'euh besk"/ , n.
1. Fine Arts. a sinuous, spiraling, undulating, or serpentine line or linear motif.
2. a pose in ballet in which the dancer stands on one leg with one arm extended in front and the other leg and arm extended behind.
3. a short, fanciful musical piece, typically for piano.
4. any ornament or ornamental object, as a rug or mosaic, in which flowers, foliage, fruits, vases, animals, and figures are represented in a fancifully combined pattern.
adj.
5. decorated with or characterized by arabesques: arabesque design.
[ 1605-15; arabesco ornament in Islamic style, lit., Arabian, equiv. to arab ( o ) ARAB + -esco -ESQUE ]