Dictionary Entry
curlicue
Part of SpeechnounPronunciation/kur-li-kyoo/A fancy twisting or curling shape usually made from a series of concentric circles.
In a Sentence
“The decorative border was filled with elegant curlicues that added a whimsical touch to the invitation.”
Origin
Early 18th‑century, from French *curlicue*, meaning a curl.
Common Phrases
. curlicueletters curlicuescript curlicuetail curlicuecurlicue little
Poetry examples for “curlicue”
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