Moorish

/ˈmʊrɪʃ/
adjective

Related or characteristic of the Moors, the Muslim people from North Africa.

The palace has a striking Moorish architecture.
Visual representation of "moorish" - Related or characteristic of the Moors, the Muslim people from North Africa.

Often appears as...

  • moorish architecture
  • moorish culture
adjective

In UK, something that tastes so good that you want to eat more.

The cake was so moorish that I had to have a second slice.
Visual representation of "moorish" - In UK, something that tastes so good that you want to eat more.

Often appears as...

  • moorish cake
  • moorish food

Usage tips

Informal

Colloquial

adjective

Related or characteristic of the Moors, the Muslim people from North Africa.

The palace has a striking Moorish architecture.
Visual representation of "moorish" - Related or characteristic of the Moors, the Muslim people from North Africa.

Often appears as...

  • moorish architecture
  • moorish culture
adjective

In UK, something that tastes so good that you want to eat more.

The cake was so moorish that I had to have a second slice.
Visual representation of "moorish" - In UK, something that tastes so good that you want to eat more.

Often appears as...

  • moorish cake
  • moorish food

Usage tips

Informal

Colloquial

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Historical Origin

Understand the Moors were influential Muslims from North Africa who impacted art and culture in Europe.

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Many buildings in Spain have beautiful Moorish designs.
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Cultural Sensitivity

Using 'Moorish' respectfully acknowledges the historical and cultural significance of the Moors.

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The Moorish contribution to European science was significant.
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Architecture Reference

Moorish is often used when describing specific architectural styles with Islamic influence from medieval times.

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The mosque featured Moorish arches.
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in granada alhambra derived from the arabic for red is a palace and fortress complex built for moorish monarchs the Mosque in Cordoba so now a Catholic cathedral once stood as the second largest mosque in the world

Video examples

Destination Spain PIPE...

in granada alhambra derived from the arabic for red is a palace and fortress complex built for moorish monarchs the Mosque in Cordoba so now a Catholic cathedral once stood as the second largest mosque in the world

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