Alhambra
[ al-ham-bruh ]
/ ælˈhæm brə /
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noun
a palace and citadel of the Moorish kings in Granada, Spain: built chiefly between 1248 and 1354.
a city in SW California, near Los Angeles.
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Origin of Alhambra
<Spanish <Arabic al-ḥamrā' literally, the red
Words nearby Alhambra
algovascular, algraphy, Algren, algum, Algy, Alhambra, Alhambresque, Alhazen, Al Hijrah, Al Hudaydah, Al Hufuf
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Alhambra
/ (ælˈhæmbrə) /
noun
a citadel and palace in Granada, Spain, built for the Moorish kings during the 13th and 14th centuries: noted for its rich ornamentation
Derived forms of Alhambra
Alhambresque (ˌælhæmˈbrɛsk), adjectiveCollins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition
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