rococo Meaning, Definition & Usage
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noun fanciful but graceful asymmetric ornamentation in art and architecture that originated in France in the 18th century
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adjective satellite having excessive asymmetrical ornamentation
- an exquisite gilded rococo mirror
WordNet
Ro*co"co noun
Etymology
F.; of uncertain etymology.Definitions
A florid style of ornamentation which prevailed in Europe in the latter part of the eighteenth century.
Ro*co"co adjective
Definitions
Of or pertaining to the style called rococo; like rococo; florid; fantastic.
