Churrigueresque Definition
cho͝orĭ-gə-rĕsk
adjective
Of or relating to a style of baroque architecture of Spain and its Latin-American colonies, characterized by elaborate and extravagant decoration.
American Heritage
Synonyms:
- churrigueresco
- baroque
Origin of Churrigueresque
Spanish churrigueresco after José Benito Churriguera (1665–1725), Spanish architect
From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition
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