moorish

Meanings

• adjective

  pertaining to the Moors or the Moorish people

• noun

  relating to the Moors or their culture

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Synonyms

moory , quaggy , swampy

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Variants

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Moor , Moorish , Moors

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Etymology

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derived from the name of the Moors, a people of North Africa and southern Europe

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Trivia

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1. The Moorish civilization in Spain lasted from the 8th to the 15th century.

2. The Alhambra, a famous Moorish palace and fortress complex in Granada, Spain, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

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Related Concepts

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1. Moor: A member of the Moorish people, originally from North Africa, who occupied Spain and other parts of Europe during the Middle Ages.

2. Moorish architecture: An architectural style characterized by the use of red clay brick, decorative arches, and intricate geometric patterns, which developed in the Iberian Peninsula during the Moorish occupation.

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Culture

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The Moorish civilization was prominent in Europe during the Middle Ages, particularly in Spain. They made significant contributions to art, architecture, literature, and science.

How to Memorize "moorish"

1. visualize
   

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2. associate
   

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3. mnemonics
   

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