Definition of 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.
• a. - Arabian.
• a. - Relating to, or exhibiting, the style of ornament called arabesque; as, arabesque frescoes.
• 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.
• a. - Arabian.
• a. - Relating to, or exhibiting, the style of ornament called arabesque; as, arabesque frescoes.