arabesques

noun

1. 1

   An elaborate design of intertwined floral figures or complex geometrical patterns, mainly used in Islamic Art and architecture.

2. 2

   An ornate composition, especially for the piano.

3. 3

   A dance position in which the dancer stands on one leg, with the other raised backwards, and the arms outstretched.

4. 4

   (by extension) Elaborate or ornate creations in general.