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