What does Moorish mean?
Definitions for Moorish
ˈmʊər ɪʃmoor·ish
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Princeton's WordNet
Moorish, Moorish architectureadjective
a style of architecture common in Spain from the 13th to 16th centuries; characterized by horseshoe-shaped arches
Moorish, Moresqueadjective
relating to or characteristic of the Moors
"Moorish courtyard"
Wiktionary
Moorishadjective
of or pertaining to the Moors or their culture
Moorishadjective
Of or pertaining to a style of Spanish architecture from the time of the Moors, characterized by the horseshoe arch and ornate, geometric decoration
moorishadjective
Boggy, marshy; like a moor.
Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
Moorishnoun
Fenny; marshy; watry.
Etymology: from moor.
In the great level near Thorny, several oaks and firs have lain there till covered by the inundation of the fresh and salt waters, and moorish earth exaggerated upon them. Matthew Hale.
Along the moorish fens
Sighs the sad genius of the coming storm. James Thomson.
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moorish
"Moorish" refers to qualities or characteristics related to the Moors, a historical group of predominantly Muslim people of Berber and Arab descent who lived in the Iberian Peninsula (modern day Spain and Portugal) and North Africa from the 8th to the 17th centuries. Moorish can also refer to the architectural or artistic style that developed under Moorish rule, characterized by intricate decorations, complex geometric patterns, horseshoe arches, and dome designs.
Webster Dictionary
Moorishadjective
having the characteristics of a moor or heath
Moorishadjective
of or pertaining to Morocco or the Moors; in the style of the Moors
Etymology: [See 1st Moor, and cf. Morris, Moresque.]
Numerology
Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of Moorish in Chaldean Numerology is: 2
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of Moorish in Pythagorean Numerology is: 7
Examples of Moorish in a Sentence
The bright colors and patterns reflect traditions of Moorish culture in Andaluca.
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