of, pertaining to, or characteristic of, an artistic style common in the 17th century, characterized by the use of complex and elaborate ornamentation, curved rather than straight lines, and, in music a high degree of embellishment.

Hence, overly complicated, or ornamented to excess; in bad taste; grotesque; odd.

Florid style of late Renaissance architecture, common in the 18th century'

Time in music history ranging from the middle of the 16th to the middle of the 17th centuries. Characterized by emotional, flowery music; written in strict form. [Go to source

Irregular in form; -- said esp. of a pearl.

A cultured pearl that is asymmetrical and free form in shape.

It is a term used for irregular in shape, like baroque pearls, tumble-polished stones, or freedom shaped gem materials.

Random shaped nugget bead or pearl, often with imperfect nacre.