moorish

IPA: mˈʊrɪʃ

Root Word: Moorish

Of or pertaining to the Moors or their culture.
(architecture) Of or pertaining to a style of Spanish and Portuguese architecture from the time of the Moors, characterized by the horseshoe arch and ornate, geometric decoration.
(now rare) Of ground, soil etc: boggy, marshy.
Resembling or characteristic of a moor; abounding in moorland.

Examples of "moorish" in Sentences

Clearly, its inhabitants knew no more of moorish palaces and peacock-patrolled gardens than did Jon-Tom.
Let's see if we can find a moorish-style castle for Son of the Pink Panther and I'll make a contribution towards supporting kids in Jordan.
Its wooden, moorish-looking nineteenth century kiosk, has the half-moon of Islam, Star of David and some Roman bells decorating it, presumably symbolizing the union of civilizations.
Even ordinary high pasture lands, in Scotland, if left long untilled, become of "moorish" quality, or acquire a thin layer of peaty covering over the surface of the original earthy soil.
I was told that Black Peter represented several moorish children that St Nicolas saved from starvation St Nicolas is Turkish, BTW, and so they help him distribute gifts to all good kids in thanks.
Miracle Mile is overrated--mostly bridal shops and antiques, but the residential neighborhood surrounding the Biltmore is simply incredible with its Spanish and moorish architecture--especially Columbus Street.
April 11, 2010 at 3:57 pm we still has a little like it in owr lawndry room, is on the list to be replaced. dis place wuz decked owt like a 1970s moorish castle wen we bought it. right down to teh giant avocado-green flocked wallpaper peacokk on teh living room wall. *blarg*