Moorish

English

/ˈmʊə.ɹɪʃ/, /ˈmʊɹ.ɪʃ/

adj

Definitions

Of or pertaining to the Moors or their culture.
(architecture) Of or pertaining to a style of Spanish architecture from the time of the Moors, characterized by the horseshoe arch and ornate, geometric decoration.

Etymology

Suffix from English Moor.

Origin

English

Moor

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Distribution of cognates by language

Geogrpahic distribution of cognates

Cognates and derived terms

Moor English
Mooress English
Moorishness English
Moors English
blackamoor English
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