alcazar

al·caz·ar

 (ăl-kăz′ər, -kä′zər, ăl′kə-zär′)

n.

A Spanish palace or fortress, originally one built by the Moors.

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[Spanish alcázar, from Arabic al-qaṣr : al-, the + qaṣr, castle (from Latin castra, fort, pl. of castrum, camp; see kes- in Indo-European roots).]

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alcazar

(ˌælkəˈzɑː; Spanish alˈkaθar)

n

(Historical Terms) any of various palaces or fortresses built in Spain by the Moors

[C17: from Spanish, from Arabic al-qasr the castle]

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Al•cá•zar

(ˈæl kəˌzɑr, ælˈkæz ər)

n.

1. a Moorish palace in Seville, later used by Spanish kings.

2. (l.c.) a castle or fortress of the Spanish Moors.

[< Sp < Arabic al the + qaṣr < Latin castra fortified camp]

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Noun

1.

alcazar - any of various Spanish fortresses or palaces built by the Moors fortress, fort - a fortified defensive structure palace - official residence of an exalted person (as a sovereign)

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