Moorish
Americanadjective
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of or relating to the Moors, a Muslim people of NW Africa.
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in the style of the Moors, as architecture or decoration.
adjective
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of or relating to the Moors
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denoting the style of architecture used in Spain from the 13th to 16th century, characterized by the horseshoe arch
Etymology
Origin of Moorish
First recorded in 1400–50, Moorish is from the late Middle English word morys. See Moor, -ish 1
Example Sentences
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She was raised by her mother, the singer Lisa Moorish.
From BBC • Oct. 11, 2025
The tool reached Europe through the Moorish conquest of much of Spain.
From New York Times • Mar. 12, 2024
Drought-stricken farmers in Spain have reclaimed medieval Moorish irrigation technology.
From Salon • Feb. 26, 2024
Euric was smitten but suspicious, as Gaya belonged to a rebel group bent on driving out their Moorish conquerors.
From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 9, 2023
He regarded the cover of her book, a romance about a Moorish boy who becomes the scourge of the Seven Seas.
From "The Underground Railroad: A Novel" by Colson Whitehead
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