Mo·resque (mô-r sk , m -)adj. Characteristic of Moorish art or architecture. n. An ornament or a decoration in Moorish style. [French, from Old French, from Spanish Morisco, Morisco; see Morisco.] |
Moresque [mɔːˈrɛsk]
adj
(Fine Arts & Visual Arts / Art Terms) (esp of decoration and architecture) of Moorish style
n
(Fine Arts & Visual Arts / Art Terms)
a. Moorish design or decoration
b. a specimen of this
[from French, from Italian moresco, from Moro Moor]
Moresque
decoration or ornamentation in the Moorish style, distinguished by intricate tracery and bright colors. — Moresque, adj.
See also: Art
ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
| Adj. | 1. | Moresque - relating to or characteristic of the Moors; "Moorish courtyard" |
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