Al·ham·bra 1 ( l-hm br äl-ämbrä) A citadel and palace on a hill overlooking Granada, Spain. Built by Moorish kings in the 12th and 13th centuries, the Alhambra is the finest example of Moorish architecture in Spain. |
| Al·ham·bra 2 (l-hmbr) A city of southern California, a residential suburb of Los Angeles. Population: 87,500. |
Alhambra [ælˈhæmbrə]
n
(Placename) a citadel and palace in Granada, Spain, built for the Moorish kings during the 13th and 14th centuries: noted for its rich ornamentation
Alhambresque [ˌælhæmˈbrɛsk] adj
ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
| Noun | 1. |  Alhambra - a fortified Moorish palace built near Granada by Muslim kings in the Middle AgesGranada - a city in southeastern Spain that was the capital of the Moorish kingdom until it was captured by Ferdinand and Isabella in 1492; site of the Alhambra (a palace and fortress built by Moors in the Middle Ages) which is now a major tourist attraction |
Want to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit the webmaster's page for free fun content.
| ?Page tools | ||
|---|---|---|
|