Alhambra

[ al-ham-bruh ]

noun

1. a palace and citadel of the Moorish kings in Granada, Spain: built chiefly between 1248 and 1354.
2. a city in SW California, near Los Angeles.

Alhambra

/ ælˈhæmbrə; ˌælhæmˈbrɛsk /

noun

1. a citadel and palace in Granada, Spain, built for the Moorish kings during the 13th and 14th centuries: noted for its rich ornamentation

Derived Forms

• Alhambresque, adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of Alhambra¹

< Spanish < Arabic al-ḥamrā' literally, the red

Example Sentences

So were their two desert tortoises, now living as evacuees in my Alhambra backyard.

From Los Angeles Times

Carrillo, of Alhambra, struck the man with his department issued 22-inch baton 45 times in about 41 seconds while the man screamed in pain.

From Los Angeles Times

“I really, really hope I’m back next year so we can run it back,” Hernández said to more than 500 fans at a Raising Cane’s restaurant in Alhambra, receiving raucous applause.

From Los Angeles Times

The earthquake occurred less than a mile from South Pasadena, less than a mile from Alhambra, two miles from Pasadena and two miles from East Los Angeles.

From Los Angeles Times

The Alhambra Decree ordered the expulsion of Jews from Spain and all of its territories and possessions, including Sicily.

From Salon