Associations to the word «Rococo»

Wiktionary

ROCOCO, noun. A style of baroque architecture and decorative art, from 18th century France, having elaborate ornamentation.
ROCOCO, adjective. Of, or relating to the rococo style.
ROCOCO, adjective. Over-elaborate or complicated.
ROCOCO, adjective. Old-fashioned.

Dictionary definition

ROCOCO, noun. Fanciful but graceful asymmetric ornamentation in art and architecture that originated in France in the 18th century.
ROCOCO, adjective. Having excessive asymmetrical ornamentation; "an exquisite gilded rococo mirror".

Wise words

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