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Andalusian

American  
[an-duh-loo-zhuhn, -shuhn, -see-uhn, -zee-uhn] / ˌæn dəˈlu ʒən, -ʃən, -si ən, -zi ən /

adjective

  1. relating to Andalusia, its inhabitants, or its culture.


noun

  • Andalusians
    plural
  1. a native or inhabitant of Andalusia.

  2. the dialect of Spanish spoken in Andalusia.

  3. a breed of horse originating in Spain.

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The current home was built in 2006 by architect Richard Landry, who designed the nine-bedroom, 18-bathroom dwelling to resemble an Andalusian palace.

From MarketWatch Jul. 20, 2026

Moeve—formerly known as Cepsa and owned by the United Arab Emirates’ investment company Mubadala and U.S. private-equity firm Carlyle—has kicked off construction of the Andalusian Green Hydrogen Valley development in southern Spain.

From The Wall Street Journal Apr. 10, 2026

The topography, weather, cultures and other factors were drastically distinct from Old World norms, so managing cattle required something beyond the skill sets of Andalusian herders.

From Los Angeles Times Feb. 23, 2026

Andalusian emergency services said at least 25 people were seriously injured, with others suffering minor injuries.

From BBC Jan. 18, 2026

If he were to tire of the Andalusian fields, he could sell his sheep and go to sea.

From "The Alchemist" by Paulo Coelho

Michelangelo crosses paths with these exiled Andalusians when Mesihi takes him to a tavern in Pera, a district across the Golden Horn near the planned terminus of the bridge.

From The New Yorker Nov. 19, 2018

They do not see themselves or their capital as picturesque; that they leave to the Andalusians.

From Time Magazine Archive

Looking in the other direction, she saw that the coach was pulled by four spirited, pure black Andalusians.

From "The Hidden Gallery" by Maryrose Wood

They don't have time for as much fun as the Andalusians do.

From Getting to know Spain by Lambo, Don

The Andalusians may be ranked as a sub-breed: they are of a slaty blue colour, and their chickens are well feathered.

From The Variation of Animals and Plants Under Domestication, Vol. I. by Darwin, Charles

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