Alcázar
noun
the palace of the Moorish kings in Seville, Spain: later used by Spanish kings.
Alcázar
American
[al-kuh-zahr, al-kaz-er, ahl-kah-thahr ]
/ ˈæl kəˌzɑr, ælˈkæz ər, ɑlˈkɑ θɑr /
noun
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the palace of the Moorish kings in Seville, Spain: later used by Spanish kings.
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alcazar, a castle or fortress of the Spanish Moors.
alcazar
British
/ alˈkaθar, ˌælkəˈzɑː /
noun
Etymology
Origin of Alcázar
From Spanish, from Arabic al “the” + qaṣr, from Latin castrum “stronghold, castle”; see castle
Vocabulary lists containing alcazar
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He pointed to a contemporary description of The Danaë at the Alcázar in 1626, when only one picture of this subject attributed to Titian was in the Spanish royal collection.
From The Guardian ● Oct. 19, 2019
One of Seville’s most popular sites, Real Alcázar, doesn’t even get a mention and suggesting an open-top-bus sightseeing tour seems downright bizarre, given how demanding today’s travellers are for under-the-radar, “like a local” experiences.
From The Guardian ● Jan. 9, 2019
In 1734 a huge blaze at the Alcázar palace in Madrid turned hundreds of works to ash, including many by Velázquez, Rubens and Titian.
From Economist ● May 10, 2018
When Philip IV acceded to the throne, he moved this painting to a special chamber in the Alcázar Palace, called the Titian Vaults.
From New York Times ● Aug. 11, 2016
From now until the day after his departure, the Alcázar was to be closed to the public.
From The Car of Destiny by Armand Both
Their permanent residence was assigned in the old alcazar of Seville, where they were to meet every day for the despatch of business.
From The History of the Reign of Ferdinand and Isabella the Catholic — Volume 2 by William Hickling Prescott
All merchandise for exportation was to be deposited in the alcazar, where the return cargoes were to be received, and contracts made for their sale.
From The History of the Reign of Ferdinand and Isabella the Catholic — Volume 2 by William Hickling Prescott
Anne entered the alcazar amidst salvoes of artillery.
From History of The Reign of Philip The Second King of Spain Volume The Third and Biographical & Critical Miscellanies by William Hickling Prescott
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.
From Tales from the Lands of Nuts and Grapes Spanish and Portuguese Folklore by Various
Landing at Barcelona, Francis was taken to Madrid and lodged in the alcazar, under the most vigilant guard.
From Historical Tales - The Romance of Reality - Volume VII by Charles Morris
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