Purlicue refers to the space between an extended forefinger and thumb, a flourish at the end of a word, or the summary of a discourse.
Purlicue refers to the space between an extended forefinger and thumb, a flourish at the end of a word, or the summary of a discourse.
| Front | purlicue \PUHR-li-kyu\ |
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| Back | noun 1. The space between the extended forefinger and thumb. 2. A flourish or curl at the end of a handwritten word. Also known as curlicue. 3. A discourse, especially its summarizing part. [Of uncertain origin, probably from Scots pirlie (curly).] "Won Li's attentions moved to the weblike purlicue between my thumb and forefinger." - Suzann Ledbetter; A Lady Never Trifles with Thieves; Pocket; 2003. |
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