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rococo

ro·coco

UK/ɹəˈkəʊkəʊ/ US/rʌˈkoʊˌkoʊ/ uncommon
noun (1) adjective (1)

noun

1.

fanciful but graceful asymmetric ornamentation in art and architecture that originated in France in the 18th century

adjective

1.

having excessive asymmetrical ornamentation

  • “an exquisite gilded rococo mirror”
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Origin

Borrowed from French rococo.

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