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Curlicue Definition & Meaning

curlicue
noun
  1. a round shape formed by a series of concentric circles (as formed by leaves or flower petals)
  2. a short twisting line

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Frequently asked questions

What does curlicue mean?
a round shape formed by a series of concentric circles (as formed by leaves or flower petals) a short twisting line
What part of speech is curlicue?
Curlicue is a noun.
How many definitions does curlicue have?
Curlicue has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).

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