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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   The state or condition of being baroque. uncountable
2. 2
   elaborate and extensive ornamentation in decorative art and architecture that flourished in Europe in the 17th century wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms

arabesquebaroquebaroquechinoiserieelaboratenesselegance

Etymology

From baroque + -ness.

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