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Webster 1913 Edition


Rococo

Ro-co′co

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Noun.
[F.; of uncertain etymology.]
A florid style of ornamentation which prevailed in Europe in the latter part of the eighteenth century.

Ro-co′co

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Adj.
Of or pertaining to the style called rococo; like rococo; florid; fantastic.

Definition 2024


rococo

rococo

See also: rococó and rococò

English

Noun

rococo (uncountable)

  1. A style of baroque architecture and decorative art, from 18th century France, having elaborate ornamentation.

Translations

Adjective

rococo (not comparable)

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

Translations


French

Adjective

rococo m, f (plural rococos)

  1. rococo