Meaning & use
Curlicues
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Decorative curls or twists, especially in handwriting, design, or ornamentation.
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Her signature was full of elegant curlicues that made it hard to read.
The wrought-iron gate was decorated with elaborate curlicues.
A note on using this word
A playful blend of "curl" and a decorative French-style suffix, echoing words like "barbecue."
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