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[rəˈkəʊkəʊ], (Adjective)
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- denoting furniture or architecture characterized by an elaborately ornamental late baroque style of decoration prevalent in 18th-century continental Europe, with asymmetrical patterns involving motifs and scrollwork
(e.g: a rococo carved gilt mirror)
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Origin
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mid 19th century: from French, humorous alteration of rocaille
[rəˈkəʊkəʊ], (Noun)
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- the rococo style of art, decoration, or architecture
(e.g: rococo is alive and living in our hearts)
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Origin
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mid 19th century: from French, humorous alteration of rocaille
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