Moorish

Moor·ish

M0415000 (mo͝or′ĭsh)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-) adj1. (Peoples) of or relating to the Moors2. (Architecture) denoting the style of architecture used in Spain from the 13th to 16th century, characterized by the horseshoe arch Also: Morisco or Moresco

Moor•ish

(ˈmʊər ɪʃ)

adj. of, pertaining to, or characteristic of the Moors or Moorish culture. [1400–50; late Middle English morys]

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Noun	1.	Moorish - a style of architecture common in Spain from the 13th to 16th centuries; characterized by horseshoe-shaped archesMoorish architecturearchitectural 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

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