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Meaning of art nouveau | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

  1. Alternative letter-case form of Art Nouveau.
    alt-of, uncountable
  2. A decorative style of art and architecture that especially used the sinuous and flowing lines of plants.

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Examples

Precise herbed-lamb packets amid art nouveau swirls of asparagus noodles, a lacy tuile that adds a peekaboo seductivity to potato gnocchi — [Anthony] Martin’s presentations are bold and beautiful, yet his flavor pairings are almost maddeningly subtle, driving overanalytical foodies to despair.”

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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