Meaning of Moorish in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Noun
    1. Definitions
  3. Qualitative Adjective
    1. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

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  1. Noun

    Moorish

    Definitions

    1. a style of architecture common in Spain from the 13th to 16th centuries

    Examples

    • « characterized by the horseshoe (Moorish) arch »

  2. Qualitative Adjective

    Moorish

    Definitions

    1. relating to or characteristic of the Moors

    Examples

    • « Moorish architecture »

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  • « That Moorish architecture is all over the place, of course. It affects me everywhere I see it, as it does so many people. But Brand Library was a special place to me, and I know I've paid homage to it many times in my drawings. »
    Jim Woodring

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