Baroque

 

“the word baroque is derived from the Portuguese word “barroco”, Spanish “barroco”, or French “baroque”, all of which refer to a “rough or imperfect pearl”.

“Pronunciation:

\bə-ˈrōk, ba-, –ˈräk, –ˈrȯk\

Function:

adjective

Etymology:

French, from Middle French barroque irregularly shaped (of a pearl), from Portuguese barroco irregularly shaped pearl

Date:

1765 “