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That Moorish architecture is all over the place, of course. It affects me everywhere I see it, as it does so many people. But Brand Library was a special place to me, and I know I've paid homage to it many times in my drawings.
Jim Woodring

Meaning of "Moorish" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF MOORISH

Moorish  [ˈmʊərɪʃ] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF MOORISH

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Moorish is an adjective.
The adjective is the word that accompanies the noun to determine or qualify it.

WHAT DOES MOORISH MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Moorish

Moors

The Moors were the medieval Muslim inhabitants of the Maghreb, Iberian Peninsula, Sicily and Malta. Their descendants are presently known as the Maghrebis. The Moors invaded the Iberian Peninsula in 711 and called the territory Al-Andalus, an area which at different times comprised Gibraltar, most of Spain and Portugal, and parts of Southern France. There was also a Moorish presence in what is now Southern Italy, primarily in Sicily. They occupied Mazara on Sicily in 827 and in 1224 were expelled to the settlement of Lucera, which was destroyed in 1300. The religious difference of the Moorish Muslims led to a centuries-long conflict with the Christian kingdoms of Europe called the Reconquista. The Fall of Granada in 1492 saw the end of the Muslim rule in Iberia. Depiction of three Moorish knights found on Alhambra's Ladies Tower Castillian ambassadors attempting to convince Moor Almohad king Abu Hafs Umar al-Murtada to join their alliance The term "Moors" has also been used in Europe in a broader sense to refer to Muslims, especially those of Arab or Berber descent, whether living in Spain or North Africa.

Definition of Moorish in the English dictionary

The definition of Moorish in the dictionary is of or relating to the Moors. Other definition of Moorish is denoting the style of architecture used in Spain from the 13th to 16th century, characterized by the horseshoe arch.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH MOORISH


amateurish
ˈæmətərɪʃ
barish
ˈbɛərɪʃ
bearish
ˈbɛərɪʃ
boorish
ˈbʊərɪʃ
fairish
ˈfɛərɪʃ
feverish
ˈfiːvərɪʃ
garish
ˈɡɛərɪʃ
gibberish
ˈdʒɪbərɪʃ
harish
ˈhɛərɪʃ
impoverish
ɪmˈpɒvərɪʃ
lickerish
ˈlɪkərɪʃ
liquorish
ˈlɪkərɪʃ
nightmarish
ˈnaɪtˌmɛərɪʃ
ogrish
ˈəʊɡərɪʃ
poorish
ˈpʊərɪʃ
Quakerish
ˈkweɪkərɪʃ
sourish
ˈsaʊərɪʃ
squarish
ˈskweərɪʃ
tigerish
ˈtaɪɡərɪʃ
vigorish
ˈvɪɡərɪʃ

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE MOORISH

Moore
moorfowl
moorhen
moorill
mooring
mooring mast
mooring tower
moorings
Moorish idol
moorland
moorlog
moorman
moorwort
moory
moose
Moose Jaw

WORDS THAT END LIKE MOORISH

actorish
arish
authorish
cherish
flourish
folklorish
Irish
marish
morish
Northern Irish
nourish
Old Irish
on the parish
parish
perish
Scotch-Irish
the Anglo-Irish
the Irish
unactorish
whorish

Synonyms and antonyms of Moorish in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «Moorish» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF MOORISH

Find out the translation of Moorish to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of Moorish from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «Moorish» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

摩尔人
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

morisca
570 millions of speakers

English

Moorish
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

दलदल
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

مغاربي
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

Мавританский
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

moura
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

নিষ্ফলা
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

mauresque
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Moorish
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

maurisch
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

ムーア人の
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

무어
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Moorish
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

Moorish
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

மூரிஷ்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

मुरारीश
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

Mağribi
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

moresco
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

Maurów
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

мавританський
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

maur
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

Μαυριτανών
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

Moorse
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

moriska
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

Moorish
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of Moorish

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «MOORISH»

The term «Moorish» is regularly used and occupies the 57.715 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «MOORISH» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about Moorish

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2 QUOTES WITH «MOORISH»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word Moorish.
1
Alexei Sayle
I like the south of Spain, notably for the Moorish influence and the weather.
2
Jim Woodring
That Moorish architecture is all over the place, of course. It affects me everywhere I see it, as it does so many people. But Brand Library was a special place to me, and I know I've paid homage to it many times in my drawings.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «MOORISH»

Discover the use of Moorish in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to Moorish and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Moorish Spain
A good introductory picture of the Islamic presence in Spain, from the year 711 until the modern era.
Richard A. Fletcher, 2006
2
Spanish and Moorish Fashions
Fifteen centuries of Spanish fashion, from the era of the Roman Empire through the rise of the Renaissance, appear in the accurate and meticulously rendered drawings of this coloring book.
Tom Tierney, 2003
3
Moorish Circle 7
This book is based on the theory that the black Muslim movement was created from the knowledge of the Masonic order.
Keith Moore 32°, 2005
4
Moorish architecture in Andalusia
They are described in detail in this book.
Marianne Barrucand, Achim Bednorz, 2007
5
Moorish Poetry: A Translation of The Pennants, and Anthology ...
This anthology of small masterpieces of Moorish poets from Islamic Spain, North Africa and Sicily, compiled by Ibn Sa'id al-Andalusi, is translated here into rhymed English verse by A.J. Arberry. A classic translation.
A.J. Arberry, 2012
6
Moorish Style
This book shows the architecture and decorative art of the Islamic world, particularly Moorish Spain, and shows how it acted as an inspiration for designers and architects in the 19th and 20th centuries in Europe and America.
Miles Danby, 1999
7
Pirate Utopias: Moorish Corsairs & European Renegadoes
Historians will have to think about this book's novel theme and pursue its implications. Wilson really does turn the world upside down!
Peter Lamborn Wilson, 2003
8
Knights on the Frontier: The Moorish Guard of the Kings of ...
The kings of Castile maintained a personal cavalry guard through much of the fifteenth century, consisting of practicing Muslims and converts to Christianity.
Ana Echevarría, 2009
9
FBI file on Moorish Science Temple of America (Noble Drew Ali)
This collection is organized into geographic sections demarcating FBI headquarters and various field offices, including Baltimore, Chicago, and Philadelphia. It is filed chronologically within the geographic sections.
United States. Federal Bureau of Investigation, Scholarly Resources, inc, 1995
10
Moorish Fusion Cuisine: Conquering the New World
Relying heavily upon memories of his mother's and grandmother's fare in his youth, Zouhair's ground-breaking culinary tour de force: Moorish Fusion Cuisine: Conquering the New World introduces a unique approach to a mouthwatering ancient ...
Zouhair Zairi, 2011

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «MOORISH»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term Moorish is used in the context of the following news items.
1
Spokane Style
Pehrson designed it in the Art Deco style with Spanish and Moorish styled detailing. "Architecturally, Spokane is distinctive; it is unique. «Pacific Northwest Inlander, Jul 15»
2
Party like it's 1904 with World's Fair fare
... different parts of the world: Paris and French villages, Cairo, China, the streets of Seville, a Moorish palace, “Mysterious Asia” and the like. «STLtoday.com, Jul 15»
3
New director appointed for Alhambra Palace in Granada
The complex attracted over 2.4 million visitors last year and is an iconic symbol of the Moorish heritage of the Andalucía region. Reynaldo ... «Spanish News Today, Jul 15»
4
Miami Swim Week 2016: Mara Hoffman's Moroccan Dreamscape at …
Carved Moorish-inspired lamps illuminated the mosaic pool, psychedelic funk wafted through the air, and servers passed out Moroccan iced ... «Miami New Times, Jul 15»
5
Tiptoe along the 'world's scariest footpath' online
... back in December 2014. Sites included the Alhambra, the famed Moorish hilltop fort in Granada, and Barcelona's iconic Sagrada Familia. «The Local.es, Jul 15»
6
BWW Reviews: LA FAVORITE at Caramoor, Conducted by …
The story is a love triangle during the Moorish invasions of Spain, involving the King of Castile, Alfonso XI (the excellent baritone Stephen ... «Broadway World, Jul 15»
7
Warren Gerds/Critic at Large: Review: New Let Me Frank show …
The auditorium is designed in the manner of a Moorish courtyard of old. The eclectic mix of architectural styles and colors carries throughout the ... «WeAreGreenBay.com, Jul 15»
8
Argentine Muslims celebrate Eid al-Fitr
The first mentioned Berber settlers were the 15th century's Moorish-Morisco (Muslims of the Iberian peninsula of Moroccan North African and ... «Aquila Style, Jul 15»
9
Valverde Hotel, Lisbon: Luxury among the locals on Liberdade
They often reference the wider influence of Moorish architecture, with lattice sliding screens or patterned floor tiles. The Portuguese emphasis is ... «The Independent, Jul 15»
10
Festival de la Luna Mora kicks off in Mijas
THE Festival de la Luna Mora — the festival of the Moorish moon — kicks off today in Mijas. This is the second year that Mijas will host the ... «Olive Press, Jul 15»

REFERENCE
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