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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
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
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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