ROCOCO

rococo

(adjective) having excessive asymmetrical ornamentation; “an exquisite gilded rococo mirror”

rococo

(noun) fanciful but graceful asymmetric ornamentation in art and architecture that originated in France in the 18th century

Source: WordNet® 3.1

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Etymology

Noun

rococo (uncountable)

A style of baroque architecture and decorative art, from 18th-century France, having elaborate ornamentation.

Adjective

rococo (comparative more rococo, superlative most rococo)

Of or relating to the rococo style.

Over-elaborate or complicated; opulent.

Old-fashioned.

Source: Wiktionary

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Ro*co"co, n. Etym: [F.; of uncertain etymology.]

Definition: A florid style of ornamentation which prevailed in Europe in the latter part of the eighteenth century.

Ro*co"co, a.

Definition: Of or pertaining to the style called rococo; like rococo; florid; fantastic.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition

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