curlicue
or cur·ly·cue
[ kur-li-kyoo ]
/ ˈkɜr lɪˌkyu /
noun
an ornamental, fancy curl or twist, as in a signature.
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curler, curlew, curlew sandpiper, Curley, curli, curlicue, curling, curling iron, curling stone, Curling's ulcer, curling tongs
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Example sentences from the Web for curlicue
His face and hands were spare and lean, but his uniform was immaculate, covered with every curlicue the regulations allowed.
The Risk Profession|Donald Edwin WestlakeEventually old Clay Kittredge died, and the son chopped the "Jr." curlicue from the end of his name and began a new rgime.
In a Little Town|Rupert HughesI am called Curlicue, and am an object of derision; I entreat you to make me less ridiculous.'
The Red Fairy Book|VariousOne somewhat distinctive feature is found here, namely, the very frequent use of the curlicue or roll as an ornamental feature.
Decorative Art of Indian Tribes of Connecticut|Frank Gouldsmith Speck
British Dictionary definitions for curlicue
curlicue
/ (ˈkɜːlɪˌkjuː) /
noun
an intricate ornamental curl or twist
Word Origin for curlicue
C19: from curly + cue ²
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