Arabesque
WordNet
noun
(1) An ornament that interlaces simulated foliage in an intricate design
(2) Position in which the dancer has one leg raised behind and arms outstretched in a conventional pose
WiktionaryText
Etymology
, from , from .
Noun
- An elaborate design of intertwined floral figures or complex geometrical patterns. This ornamental design is mainly used in Islamic Art and architecture
- An ornate composition, especially for the piano.
- A dance position in which the dancer stands on one leg, with the other raised backwards, and the arms outstretched