Definition of Curlicue

1. Noun. A round shape formed by a series of concentric circles (as formed by leaves or flower petals).

Exact synonyms: Coil, Curl, Gyre, Ringlet, Roll, Scroll, Whorl
Specialized synonyms: Corolla, Calyx, Verticil
Generic synonyms: Round Shape
Derivative terms: Coil, Coil, Curl, Curl, Curl, Roll, Roll, Roll

2. Noun. A short twisting line.
Exact synonyms: Squiggle
Generic synonyms: Line
Derivative terms: Squiggly

Definition of Curlicue

1. to decorate with curlicues (fancy spiral figures) [v -CUED, -CUING, -CUES]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Curlicue

curites
Curitiba
curium
curium
curiums
curl
curled
curled pondweed
curled up
curler
curlers
curlew
curlews
curlew sandpiper
curleyleaf pondweed
curlicue (current term)
curlicued
curlicues
curlicue ureter
curlicuing
curlier
curliest
curlily
curliness
curlinesses
curling
Curling's ulcer
curlings
curling iron
curlpaper

Other Resources:

Search for Curlicue on Dictionary.com!Search for Curlicue on Thesaurus.com!Search for Curlicue on Google!Search for Curlicue on Wikipedia!

Search