First Known Use: circa 1611
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1moresque
adjective, mo·resque often capitalized \mȯ-ˈresk, mə-\
Definition of MORESQUE
: having the characteristics of Moorish art or architecture
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Origin of MORESQUE
French, from Spanish morisco, from moro Moor, from Latin Maurus
2moresque
noun, often capitalized
Definition of MORESQUE
: an ornament or decorative motif in Moorish style
First Known Use of MORESQUE
circa 1752
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