grotesque

1. n. A whimsical figure, or scene, such as is found in old crypts and grottoes. Source: opted

2. n. Artificial grotto-work. Source: opted

3. adj. distorted and unnatural in shape or size; abnormal and hideous Source: wordnet

4. adj. ludicrously odd Source: wordnet

5. n. art characterized by an incongruous mixture of parts of humans and animals interwoven with plants Source: wordnet

6. Like the figures found in ancient grottoes; grottolike; wildly or strangely formed; whimsical; extravagant; of irregular forms and proportions; fantastic; ludicrous; antic. "Grotesque design." Dryden. "Grotesque incidents." Macaulay. 1. A whimsical figure, or scene, such as is found in old crypts and grottoes. Dryden. 2. Artificial grotto-work. Source: webster

7. Like the figures found in ancient grottoes; grottolike; wildlyor strangely formed; whimsical; extravagant; of irregular forms andproportions; fantastic; ludicrous; antic. "Grotesque design." Dryden."Grotesque incidents." Macaulay. Source: adambom

8. j:72/n:28 n. art characterized by an incongruous mixture of parts of humans and animals interwoven with plants s. distorted and unnatural in shape or size; abnormal and hideous Source: ecdict

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