Almoravide
Almoravid (ælˈmɔːrəvɪd)
/ (ælˈmɔːrəˌvaɪd) /
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noun
a member of a fanatical people of Berber origin and Islamic faith, who founded an empire in N Africa that spread over much of Spain in the 11th century a.d
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Word Origin for Almoravide
from Arabic al-murābitūn the holy ones
Words nearby Almoravide
almond oil, almond-shaped, almoner, almonry, Almoravid, Almoravide, almost, almost everywhere, almost periodic function, almous, alms
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How to use Almoravide in a sentence
And Hasham added, "Verily, the efreets bewitched the Almoravide when he exiled such a horseman!"
God Wills It!|William Stearns DavisThe Almoravide rule rested very lightly on the Moslem population, but only for a short time.
A History of Spain|Charles E. ChapmanThey aimed to bear me in chains to Cordova, that the Almoravide might gloat over me alive, ere calling the headsman.
God Wills It!|William Stearns DavisHe died in 1099, and at his death his territory was taken by Yussuf, the Almoravide.
The Story of Seville|Walter M. Gallichan