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moorish

/ˈmʊə.rɪʃ/

/ˈmʊr.ɪʃ/

Translations

moorishadjective

more moorish

Comp.

most moorish

Super.

/ˈmʊə.rɪʃ/

/ˈmʊr.ɪʃ/

The building has a Moorish architectural style.

Здание имеет мавританский архитектурный стиль.

Synonyms

moorishadjective

Relating to or characteristic of the Moors (a Muslim people of North‐West African origin who historically ruled parts of the Iberian Peninsula).

The palace is famous for its Moorish courtyards and ornate tile mosaics.

Of land, soil, or vegetation: resembling a moor; boggy, marshy, or heathy.

Sheep grazed on the moorish pasture that stretched to the horizon.

(Scot., N. Eng.) Sullen, sulky, or out of humour.

He grew moorish after the argument and refused to join us for dinner.