Almohade

British  

/ ˈælməˌhæd, -ˌheɪdiː, ˈælməˌheɪd /

noun

1. a member of a group of puritanical Muslims, originally Berbers, who arose in S Morocco in the 12th century as a reaction against the corrupt Almoravides and who ruled Spain and all Maghrib from about 1147 to after 1213

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Etymology

Origin of Almohade

from Arabic al-muwahhid

Example Sentences

A memorable battle was fought in the Sierra Morena, the range dividing Castile from Andalusia, and the Almohade army was almost destroyed.

From The Story of Seville by Hartley, C. Gasquoine (Catherine Gasquoine)

The portal is very fine, but the Moorish features are the work of Mudejar and not Almohade artisans.

From Southern Spain by Calvert, A. F. (Albert Frederick)

When Seville fell, the port continued subject to the Almohade Emir of Fez.

From Southern Spain by Calvert, A. F. (Albert Frederick)

There is no doubt that the Mosque of the Almohade ruler was a vast and noble building, resembling in most of its characters that of C�rdova.

From The Story of Seville by Hartley, C. Gasquoine (Catherine Gasquoine)

The ajimez windows, the cusped arches, and the decorations of this doorway are fine examples of Almohade art.

From The Story of Seville by Hartley, C. Gasquoine (Catherine Gasquoine)