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1curlicue
noun cur·li·cue \ˈkər-lē-ˌkyü, -li-\
: a decoratively curved line or shape
Full Definition of CURLICUE
: a fancifully curved or spiral figure : flourish
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Variants of CURLICUE
cur·li·cue also cur·ly·cue \ˈkər-lē-ˌkyü, -li-\
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Origin of CURLICUE
curly + cue a braid of hair
First Known Use: 1843
Rhymes with CURLICUE
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2curlicue
verb
curlicuedcurlicu·ing
Definition of CURLICUE
intransitive verb
: to form curlicues
transitive verb
: to embellish with curlicues
First Known Use of CURLICUE
1844
CURLICUE Defined for Kids
curlicue
noun cur·li·cue \ˈkər-li-ˌkyü\
Definition of CURLICUE for Kids
: a fancy shape having curves in it
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