Curlicues

/ˈkɜrlɪkjuːz/ noun

Definition

Plural of curlicue; multiple decorative swirls, spirals, or flourishes.

Etymology

Standard plural of curlicue + -s.

Kelly Says

If you look at fancy wedding invitations or antique handwriting, the curlicues are often so elaborate they're almost illegible—beauty and function were in direct conflict, but people chose beauty anyway because it showed they had time to write fancy.

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