What is another word for Cabriole?

Pronunciation: [kˈabɹɪˌə͡ʊl] (IPA)

Cabriole is a French term that refers to a type of furniture leg that curves outward at its top and inward at its bottom. This style was popular from the 18th to the early 19th century and can be seen in antique chairs and tables. The term "cabriole" can be synonymous with the words "curved," "bowed," "swan-necked," "serpentine," and "s-shaped," all of which describe similar shapes to that of the cabriole leg. These terms can be used to describe the elaborate curves of furniture legs or the graceful curves of a piece of architecture. Whatever its use, these synonyms convey the elegance and beauty of the cabriole style.

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What are the hypernyms for Cabriole?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

Usage examples for Cabriole

She did not; but with a step or two she placed herself before a little Cabriole-table, which stood against the wall, from which rose a tall mirror in a tarnished frame.
"The Room in the Dragon Volant"
J. Sheridan LeFanu
Cabriole legs with claw and ball feet came into fashion with Queen Anne about 1712. Between windows were tall mirrors.
"Our Legal Heritage, 4th Ed."
S. A. Reilly
There was another legend that she had been seen, sleek, fat, and gorgeously caparisoned, issuing from the gateway of the Rosario patio, before a lumbering Spanish Cabriole in which a short, stout matron was seated-but I will have none of it.
"The Bell-Ringer of Angel's and Other Stories"
Bret Harte

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