units of inheritance usually occurring at specific locations, or loci, on a chromosome. Physically, a gene is a sequence of DNA bases that specify the order of amino acids in an entire protein or, in some cases, a portion of a protein.
The English and French term odalisque (rarely odalique) derives from the Turkish 'oda', meaning chamber; thus an odalisque originally meant a chamber girl or attendant.
arabesque. noun. 1  A ballet position executed while standing on one straight leg with the arm extended forward and the other arm and leg extended backward. 2  A complex, ornate design of intertwined floral, foliate, and geometric figures. 3  Music An ornate, whimsical composition especially for piano.n example of an arabesque is a piece of music titled Debussy's Arabesque No. 1. Arabesque is defined as an artistic portrayal of flowing lines, particularly scrolls. An example of an arabesque can be seen on the Savonnerie carpet in the Louvre.