English dictionary
rococo
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Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.
adjective
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Of or pertaining to the style called rococo; like rococo; florid; fantastic.
Source: webster1913
noun
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fanciful but graceful asymmetric ornamentation in art and architecture that originated in France in the 18th century
Source: WordNet 3.0
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A florid style of ornamentation which prevailed in Europe in the latter part of the eighteenth century.
Source: webster1913
adjective satellite
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having excessive asymmetrical ornamentation
ExamplesAn exquisite gilded rococo mirror.
Source: WordNet 3.0