moorish

Reading level: hard

Estimated CEFR level: C1 — Advanced

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun a style of architecture common in Spain from the 13th to 16th centuries; characterized by horseshoe-shaped arches
  2. adjective relating to or characteristic of the Moors

Etymology

From moor + -ish.

In classic literature

Synonyms

Moorish architecture

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