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rococo

Pronunciation: /ɹəˈkəʊkəʊ/

The English word “rococo” has 5 meanings listed here.

noun

  1. A style of baroque architecture and decorative art, from 18th-century France, having elaborate ornamentation.
  2. A piece of ornamentation in this style.

adjective

  1. Of or relating to the rococo style.
  2. Over-elaborate or complicated; opulent.
  3. Old-fashioned.

Etymology

Borrowed from French rococo.

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