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arabesque in Persian

اسلیمی eslimi

/ˌæɹ.əˈbɛsk/

arabesque in Persian: اسلیمی (eslimi). In English, arabesque means an elaborate design of intertwined floral figures or complex geometrical patterns, mainly used in Islamic art and architecture.

Persian words for arabesque

ornamental design used in Islamic Art
اسلیمی eslimi

English meaning of arabesque

  1. noun An elaborate design of intertwined floral figures or complex geometrical patterns, mainly used in Islamic art and architecture.
  2. noun An ornate composition, especially for the piano.
  3. noun A dance position in which the dancer stands on one leg, with the other raised backwards, and the arms outstretched.
  4. noun Elaborate or ornate creations in general.

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Questions about arabesque in Persian

What is the meaning of arabesque in Persian?
Arabesque in Persian is اسلیمی (eslimi).
معنی arabesque چیست؟
Arabesque: اسلیمی (eslimi).
What does arabesque mean in English?
Arabesque means an elaborate design of intertwined floral figures or complex geometrical patterns, mainly used in Islamic art and architecture.

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