Moorish: meaning, definitions and examples
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moorish
[ หmสษrษชส ]
cultural reference
Moorish relates to the Moors, a historical group of Muslim peoples of North African origin who invaded and settled in the Iberian Peninsula during the Middle Ages. It is often used to describe architecture and art influenced by this culture, characterized by intricate tile work, arches, and ornate designs.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The Moorish architecture of the Alhambra is stunning.
- Many buildings in Southern Spain showcase Moorish designs.
- She decorated her home with Moorish-inspired artwork.
Translations
Translations of the word "moorish" in other languages:
๐ต๐น mouro
๐ฎ๐ณ เคฎเฅเคฐเคฟเคถ
๐ฉ๐ช maurisch
๐ฎ๐ฉ Moorish
๐บ๐ฆ ะผะฐะฒัะธัะฐะฝััะบะธะน
๐ต๐ฑ mauretaลski
๐ฏ๐ต ใขใผใชใใทใฅ
๐ซ๐ท mauresque
๐ช๐ธ morisca
๐น๐ท Moorish
๐ฐ๐ท ๋ชจ๋ฆฌ์
๐ธ๐ฆ ู ูุฑูุด
๐จ๐ฟ maurskรฝ
๐ธ๐ฐ maurskรฝ
๐จ๐ณ ๆฉๅฐไบบๅผ็
๐ธ๐ฎ maurski
๐ฎ๐ธ Moorish
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะผะฐะฒัะธัะฐะฝะดัา
๐ฌ๐ช แแแฃแ แแฃแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ maurov
๐ฒ๐ฝ morisca
Word origin
The term 'Moorish' originates from the word 'Moor,' which historically refers to the Muslim inhabitants of the Iberian Peninsula, North Africa, and the Maghreb region. The influence of the Moors in Spain, particularly during the 8th to 15th centuries, led to a unique cultural and architectural heritage evident in structures like the Great Mosque of Cรณrdoba and the palaces of Alhambra. 'Moor' itself may derive from the Latin 'Mauri,' referring to the inhabitants of Mauretania, an ancient Berber kingdom. Over time, the term evolved in English to encompass a broader reference to the style and culture associated with these Muslim groups, especially in artistic and architectural contexts.