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curlicue

or ³¦³Ü°ù·±ô²â·³¦³Ü±ð

[ kur-li-kyoo ]

noun

  1. an ornamental, fancy curl or twist, as in a signature.


curlicue

/ ˈ°ìɜ˱ôɪˌ°ìÂá³ÜË /

noun

  1. an intricate ornamental curl or twist
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˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins

Origin of curlicue1

First recorded in 1835–45; curly + cue 2
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˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins

Origin of curlicue1

C19: from curly + cue ²
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The vegetable was bronzed, the cheese melted and browned, perfect curlicues of crisped cheese enveloping each strand of roasted fennel.

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The Helicteres isora, the jacket’s namesake, is a vibrant plant from northern Oceania whose leaves dry in tawny-green curlicues, like nature’s fractals.

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There’s dark woodwork, octagonal pillars, curlicues of ironwork in the old-fashioned windows, carved details of garlands and flowers and urns.

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Painted cream and pink, glass windows were piped with ribbons of gold and curlicues of crimson.

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Concrete pillars with ornamental curlicues grace the interior.

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