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View synonyms for Alcázar
Alcázar
[ al-kuh-zahr, al-kaz-er; Spanish ahl-kah-thahr ]
noun
- the palace of the Moorish kings in Seville, Spain: later used by Spanish kings.
- alcazar, a castle or fortress of the Spanish Moors.
alcazar
/ alˈkaθar; ˌælkəˈzɑː /
noun
- any of various palaces or fortresses built in Spain by the Moors
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Word History and Origins
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Word History and Origins
Origin of Alcázar1
C17: from Spanish, from Arabic al-qasr the castle
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Example Sentences
On his departure from the Alcazar, the warden thought it prudent to send a person to observe his movements.
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Peter's memories of that strange day in the Alcazar at Seville always remained somewhat dim and blurred.
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He also galloped off to the palace, or alcazar, and was not seen to return; but next day the White Cat was still more sorrowful.
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At the end of the third day he had walked so quickly that he stood before the secret entrance to the alcazar of Al Rachid.
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I have already mentioned the great Alcazar, and the old town walls and gateways.
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