Arabesque
Ar·a·besque
Arabesque
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.
Arabesque
a.
- Arabian. [Obs.]
- Relating to, or exhibiting, the style of ornament called arabesque; as, arabesque frescoes.