Morocco

[ muh-rok-oh ]

/ məˈrɒk oʊ /

noun

French Maroc. Spanish Marruecos. a kingdom in NW Africa: formed from a sultanate that was divided into two protectorates (French Morocco and Spanish Morocco ) and an international zone. 172,104 sq. mi. (445,749 sq. km). Capital: Rabat.Compare Tangier Zone.

former name of Marrakesh.

(lowercase) a fine, pebble-grained leather, originally made in Morocco from goatskin tanned with sumac.

(lowercase) any leather made in imitation of this.

Also called morocco leather (for defs. 3, 4).

OTHER WORDS FROM Morocco

Mo·roc·can

[muh-rok-uhn], /məˈrɒk ən/, adjective, nounpro-Mo·roc·can, adjective, noun

Words nearby Morocco

morning star, morning tea, morning watch, Moro, Moroccan, Morocco, Morogoro, Moro Gulf, moron, Moroni, Moros

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Example sentences from the Web for Morocco

A city high in the mountains of Morocco remained shut off from the world for almost 500 years.
Morocco's Secret All-Blue City|Nina Strochlic|August 28, 2014|DAILY BEAST
We had shot so many months, we were in Morocco, we had all lost 10 pounds.
‘The Honorable Woman’ Is Maggie Gyllenhaal's Best Performance Yet|Kevin Fallon|July 31, 2014|DAILY BEAST
The great games (Czechoslovakia—Brazil), the boring games (Uruguay—Israel), and the weird games (Morocco—Bulgaria).
Why Americans Should Love the World Cup|Sean Wilsey|June 12, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Filmmaker Diana Whitten trailed Gomperts for seven years, capturing contentious missions to Spain and Morocco.
Vessel's Dr. Rebecca Gomperts on Providing Abortions to Women in International Waters|Marlow Stern|March 9, 2014|DAILY BEAST

The most recent mission to the Women on Waves vessel to Morocco, but they were kicked out immediately.
Vessel's Dr. Rebecca Gomperts on Providing Abortions to Women in International Waters|Marlow Stern|March 9, 2014|DAILY BEAST
I had brought my "Malmaison" and "Sultan of Morocco" roses with me, and also my budding-knife and the sap for budding.
Dr. Dumany's Wife|Mr Jkai
There is something very solemn about the passing of a great kingdom—and Morocco has been renowned throughout Europe.
Morocco|S.L. Bensusan
I also enclose you the copy of a letter from Mr. Barclay, closing his proceedings in our affairs with Morocco.
The Writings of Thomas Jefferson|Thomas Jefferson
And now' (taking out a morocco case), 'let me put you in funds for the campaign.'
Waverley|Sir Walter Scott
Moors say that corn in Morocco is known to yield, not forty, but a hundred-fold.
In the Tail of the Peacock|Isabel Savory

British Dictionary definitions for Morocco (1 of 2)

morocco

/ (məˈrɒkəʊ) /

noun

a fine soft leather made from goatskins, used for bookbinding, shoes, etc
(as modifier)morocco leather

Word Origin for morocco

C17: after Morocco, where it was originally made

British Dictionary definitions for Morocco (2 of 2)

Morocco

/ (məˈrɒkəʊ) /

noun

a kingdom in NW Africa, on the Mediterranean and the Atlantic: conquered by the Arabs in about 683, who introduced Islam; at its height under Berber dynasties (11th–13th centuries); became a French protectorate in 1912 and gained independence in 1956. It is mostly mountainous, with the Atlas Mountains in the centre and the Rif range along the Mediterranean coast, with the Sahara in the south and southeast; an important exporter of phosphates. Official language: Arabic; Berber and French are also widely spoken. Official religion: (Sunni) Muslim. Currency: dirham. Capital: Rabat. Pop: 32 649 130 (2013 est). Area: 458 730 sq km (177 117 sq miles)French name: Maroc

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Cultural definitions for Morocco

Morocco

Kingdom in northwestern Africa with coasts on the Atlantic Ocean and the Mediterranean Sea; it is bordered by Algeria to the east and the western Sahara to the south. Its largest city is Casablanca, and its capital is Rabat.

单词	morocco
释义	Morocco [ muh-rok-oh ] / məˈrɒk oʊ / noun French Maroc. Spanish Marruecos. a kingdom in NW Africa: formed from a sultanate that was divided into two protectorates (French Morocco and Spanish Morocco ) and an international zone. 172,104 sq. mi. (445,749 sq. km). Capital: Rabat.Compare Tangier Zone. former name of Marrakesh. (lowercase) a fine, pebble-grained leather, originally made in Morocco from goatskin tanned with sumac. (lowercase) any leather made in imitation of this. Also called morocco leather (for defs. 3, 4). OTHER WORDS FROM Morocco Mo·roc·can [muh-rok-uhn], /məˈrɒk ən/, adjective, nounpro-Mo·roc·can, adjective, noun Words nearby Morocco morning star, morning tea, morning watch, Moro, Moroccan, Morocco, Morogoro, Moro Gulf, moron, Moroni, Moros Dictionary.com UnabridgedBased on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020 Example sentences from the Web for Morocco A city high in the mountains of Morocco remained shut off from the world for almost 500 years. Morocco's Secret All-Blue City\|Nina Strochlic\|August 28, 2014\|DAILY BEAST We had shot so many months, we were in Morocco, we had all lost 10 pounds. ‘The Honorable Woman’ Is Maggie Gyllenhaal's Best Performance Yet\|Kevin Fallon\|July 31, 2014\|DAILY BEAST The great games (Czechoslovakia—Brazil), the boring games (Uruguay—Israel), and the weird games (Morocco—Bulgaria). Why Americans Should Love the World Cup\|Sean Wilsey\|June 12, 2014\|DAILY BEAST Filmmaker Diana Whitten trailed Gomperts for seven years, capturing contentious missions to Spain and Morocco. Vessel's Dr. Rebecca Gomperts on Providing Abortions to Women in International Waters\|Marlow Stern\|March 9, 2014\|DAILY BEAST The most recent mission to the Women on Waves vessel to Morocco, but they were kicked out immediately. Vessel's Dr. Rebecca Gomperts on Providing Abortions to Women in International Waters\|Marlow Stern\|March 9, 2014\|DAILY BEAST I had brought my "Malmaison" and "Sultan of Morocco" roses with me, and also my budding-knife and the sap for budding. Dr. Dumany's Wife\|Mr Jkai There is something very solemn about the passing of a great kingdom—and Morocco has been renowned throughout Europe. Morocco\|S.L. Bensusan I also enclose you the copy of a letter from Mr. Barclay, closing his proceedings in our affairs with Morocco. The Writings of Thomas Jefferson\|Thomas Jefferson And now' (taking out a morocco case), 'let me put you in funds for the campaign.' Waverley\|Sir Walter Scott Moors say that corn in Morocco is known to yield, not forty, but a hundred-fold. In the Tail of the Peacock\|Isabel Savory British Dictionary definitions for Morocco (1 of 2) morocco / (məˈrɒkəʊ) / noun a fine soft leather made from goatskins, used for bookbinding, shoes, etc (as modifier)morocco leather Word Origin for morocco C17: after Morocco, where it was originally made British Dictionary definitions for Morocco (2 of 2) Morocco / (məˈrɒkəʊ) / noun a kingdom in NW Africa, on the Mediterranean and the Atlantic: conquered by the Arabs in about 683, who introduced Islam; at its height under Berber dynasties (11th–13th centuries); became a French protectorate in 1912 and gained independence in 1956. It is mostly mountainous, with the Atlas Mountains in the centre and the Rif range along the Mediterranean coast, with the Sahara in the south and southeast; an important exporter of phosphates. Official language: Arabic; Berber and French are also widely spoken. Official religion: (Sunni) Muslim. Currency: dirham. Capital: Rabat. Pop: 32 649 130 (2013 est). Area: 458 730 sq km (177 117 sq miles)French name: Maroc Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012 Cultural definitions for Morocco Morocco Kingdom in northwestern Africa with coasts on the Atlantic Ocean and the Mediterranean Sea; it is bordered by Algeria to the east and the western Sahara to the south. Its largest city is Casablanca, and its capital is Rabat. The New Dictionary of Cultural Literacy, Third Edition Copyright © 2005 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved.
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