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Moorish

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Moor·ish  (mrsh)
adj.
1. Of or relating to the Moors or their culture.
2. Of, relating to, or being a style of Spanish architecture of the 8th to the 16th century, characterized by the horseshoe arch and ornate decoration.
Moorish [ˈmʊərɪʃ ˈmɔː-]
adj
1. (Social Science / Peoples) of or relating to the Moors
2. (Fine Arts & Visual Arts / Architecture) denoting the style of architecture used in Spain from the 13th to 16th century, characterized by the horseshoe arch Also Morisco, Moresco
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.MoorishMoorish - a style of architecture common in Spain from the 13th to 16th centuries; characterized by horseshoe-shaped arches
Moorish architecture
architectural style, style of architecture, type of architecture - architecture as a kind of art form
Adj.1.Moorish - relating to or characteristic of the Moors; "Moorish courtyard"
Moresque
Translations
Moorish [ˈmʊərɪʃ] ADJ [person] → moro; [culture, influence, invasion] → árabe; [architecture] → morisco
Moorish [ˈmʊərɪʃ] adj → maure, mauresque
Moorish
adj → maurisch; invasion → der Mauren
Moorish [ˈmʊərɪʃ] adj → moresco/a
Moorish [ˈmʊərɪʃ] adj → moresco/a


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He is cased in a cuirass of double-fold deer skin, and carries a bull's hide shield; he is forked in a Moorish saddle, high before and behind; his feet are thrust into wooden box stirrups, of Moorish fashion, and a tremendous pair of iron spurs, fastened by chains, jingle at his heels.
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This relation was confirmed by the Moorish officer who came with us, who, as he said, had lost a servant in that manner: the man certainly fell into the hands of the Galles, who lurk in those dark retreats, cut the throats of the merchants, and carry off their effects.
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In reading his 'Chronicle' I suffered for a time from its attribution to Fray Antonio Agapida, the pious monk whom he feigns to have written it, just as in reading 'Don Quixote' I suffered from Cervantes masquerading as the Moorish scribe, Cid Hamet Ben Engeli.
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