HyperDic: moorish

English > 2 senses of the word Moorish:
ADJECTIVEpertMoorish, Moresquerelating to or characteristic of the Moors
NOUNcognitionMoorish, Moorish architecturea style of architecture common in Spain from the 13th to 16th centuries
Moorish > pronunciation
Soundsmuh'rihsh
Rhymesabolish ... Yiddish: 161 rhymes with ihsh...
English > Moorish: 2 senses > adjective 1, pert
Meaningrelating to or characteristic of the Moors.
SynonymMoresque
Spanishmorisco, moro
NounsMoorone of the Muslim people of north Africa
Moorisha style of architecture common in Spain from the 13th to 16th centuries
English > Moorish: 2 senses > noun 1, cognition
MeaningA style of architecture common in Spain from the 13th to 16th centuries; characterized by horseshoe-shaped arches.
SynonymMoorish architecture
Broaderarchitectural style, style of architecture, type of architecturearchitecture as a kind of art form
AdjectivesMoorishrelating to or characteristic of the Moors

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