Moresque

(mō resk′, mə-)

adjective

Moorish in design or decoration, etc.

Origin: Fr < Sp morisco < Moro < L Maurus, Moor

noun

Moorish design or decoration, characterized by intricate tracery, bright colors, gilt, etc.

See Moresque in American Heritage Dictionary 4

adjective

Characteristic of Moorish art or architecture.

noun

An ornament or a decoration in Moorish style.

Origin:

Origin: French

Origin: , from Old French

Origin: , from Spanish Morisco, Morisco; see Morisco

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