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alcazar Definition

al·ca·zar (al′kə zär′, al kaz′ər; Sp äl kä′t̸här′)

noun

  1. a palace or fortress of the Moors in Spain
  2. such a palace in Seville, later used by the Spanish kings

Etymology: Sp alcázar < Ar al qaṣr, the castle < ? L castellum

alcazar Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

  • fortress-palace: The narrow carnival cruise mediterranean streets eg quot outside alcazar fortress-palace among.

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