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Rococo Definition & Meaning

rococo
adjective
  1. having excessive asymmetrical ornamentation; "an exquisite gilded rococo mirror"
noun
  1. fanciful but graceful asymmetric ornamentation in art and architecture that originated in France in the 18th century

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Frequently asked questions

What does rococo mean?
having excessive asymmetrical ornamentation; "an exquisite gilded rococo mirror" fanciful but graceful asymmetric ornamentation in art and architecture that originated in France in the 18th century
What part of speech is rococo?
Rococo is an adjective and a noun.
How many definitions does rococo have?
Rococo has 2 definitions across 2 parts of speech (adjective, noun).

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