barocco
|ba-roc-co|
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/bəˈrɒkoʊ/
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/bəˈrɒkəʊ/
ornate; irregular
Etymology
'barocco' originates from Italian, specifically the word 'barroco', where 'barroco' meant 'irregular pearl'.
'barocco' changed from Portuguese and Spanish 'barroco' and passed into French as 'baroque', eventually becoming the modern English word 'baroque'.
Initially, it meant 'irregular pearl', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'ornate, highly decorated style'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a work, object, or composition in the Baroque style (e.g., a baroque painting or musical piece).
The museum displayed several barocco from the 17th century.
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Noun 2
(obsolete) An irregularly shaped pearl; the original sense that gave rise to the term for the artistic style.
In older texts, barocco referred to an irregular pearl rather than a style of art.
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Adjective 1
relating to the Baroque style characterized by elaborate ornamentation, dramatic contrast, and expressive detail.
The palace's barocco interior was filled with gilded carvings and sweeping frescoes.
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Last updated: 2026/01/17 21:26