Moresque

[ muh-resk ]

/ məˈrɛsk /

adjective

Moorish.

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Origin of Moresque

1605–15; < Middle French < Italian moresco, equivalent to Mor(o) Moor + -esco -esque

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Example sentences from the Web for moresque

Though the building is Moresque, the houses notwithstanding are both pleasantand convenient.
The Works of John Dryden, Volume XVI. (of 18)|John Dryden
Moresque, mo-resk′, adj. done after the manner of the Moors.
Chambers's Twentieth Century Dictionary (part 2 of 4: E-M)|Various
But if they could not equal the moresque lustres, they certainly developed and enriched their designs.
Travels in South Kensington|Moncure Daniel Conway
The Puerta del Perdon of the cathedral of Seville is similar in style, and a good example of moresque bronze work.
The Industrial Arts in Spain|Juan F. Riao

Of the Moresque pottery it is probable that Malaga was the most ancient centre.
The Ceramic Art|Jennie J. Young

British Dictionary definitions for moresque

Moresque

/ (mɔːˈrɛsk) /

adjective

(esp of decoration and architecture) of Moorish style

noun

Moorish design or decoration
a specimen of this

Word Origin for Moresque

C17: from French, from Italian moresco, from Moro Moor

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