Moorish

/ˈmoʊrɪʃ/
/ˈmʊərɪʃ/
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Definitions of Moorish
  1. adjective
    relating to or characteristic of the Moors
    “Moorish courtyard”
    synonyms: Moresque
  2. noun
    a style of architecture common in Spain from the 13th to 16th centuries; characterized by horseshoe-shaped arches
    synonyms: Moorish architecture
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    type of:
    architectural style, style of architecture, type of architecture
    architecture as a kind of art form
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