Morisco

English

/məˈrɪskəʊ/

noun
Definitions
  • (historical) A Moor, especially one who had converted to Christianity.
  • (architecture) The Moorish style of architecture.
  • (dance) The morris dance.
  • (dance) A morris dancer.

Etymology

Borrowed from Spanish, Castilian morisco (Moorish).

Origin

Spanish

morisco

Gloss

Moorish

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