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rococo

ro·co·co [ rə kṓkō, rō kṓkō, rṓkə k ]


noun 
Definition:
 
1. ornate 18C art style: a style of architecture and the decorative arts characterized by intricate ornamentation that was popular throughout Europe in the early 18th century

2. ornate 18C music style: a style of music characterized by the use of ornamentation and embellishment that was popular in Europe in the 18th century

3. ornate style: any very ornate style



adjective 
Definition:
 
1. arts in style of rococo: belonging to, relating to, or in the style of 18th-century rococo

2. ornate: very ornate in style

[Mid-19th century. < French, fanciful alteration of rocaille (see rocaille)]
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