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/bəˈɹɒk/
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/bəˈɹəʊk/
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/bəˈɹoʊk/
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bəˈɹɒk
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bəˈɹoʊk
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Adjective
From or characteristic of the Baroque period.
Proper noun
A period in Western architecture, art, and music from c. 1600–1760 CE, known for its abundance of drama, rich color, and extensive ornamentation.
The chess variant invented in 1962 by mathematician Robert Abbott, or any of its descendants, where pieces move alike, but have differing methods of capture.
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Adjective
of or relating to or characteristic of the elaborately ornamented style of architecture, art, and music popular in Europe between 1600 and 1750
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