Alcázar

[ al-kuh-zahr, al-kaz-er; Spanish ahl-kah-thahr ]

noun

1. the palace of the Moorish kings in Seville, Spain: later used by Spanish kings.
2. alcazar, a castle or fortress of the Spanish Moors.

alcazar

/ ˌælkəˈzɑː; alˈkaθar /

noun

1. any of various palaces or fortresses built in Spain by the Moors

Word History and Origins

Origin of Alcázar¹

From Spanish, from Arabic al “the” + qaṣr, from Latin castrum “stronghold, castle”; castle

Word History and Origins

Origin of Alcázar¹

C17: from Spanish, from Arabic al-qasr the castle

Example Sentences

On his departure from the Alcazar, the warden thought it prudent to send a person to observe his movements.

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Peter's memories of that strange day in the Alcazar at Seville always remained somewhat dim and blurred.

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He also galloped off to the palace, or alcazar, and was not seen to return; but next day the White Cat was still more sorrowful.

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At the end of the third day he had walked so quickly that he stood before the secret entrance to the alcazar of Al Rachid.

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I have already mentioned the great Alcazar, and the old town walls and gateways.

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Related Words

• dwelling
• hall
• mansion