Cabrioles

/ˈkæbriəʊlz/ noun

Definition

Plural of cabriole; multiple curved furniture legs or multiple ballet jumps where the legs cross in the air.

Etymology

The plural form of cabriole in English (from French cabriole). Used in both furniture design terminology and classical ballet instruction when discussing multiple instances of this design or movement.

Kelly Says

A single piece of Chippendale furniture might have four cabrioles—one on each leg—so when decorators talk about 'cabrioles,' they're describing the signature bouncy grace of entire pieces of furniture!

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