Definition of Moresque

1. Adjective. Relating to or characteristic of the Moors. "Moorish courtyard"

Exact synonyms: Moorish
Partainyms: Moor, Moor
Derivative terms: Moorish

Definition of Moresque

1. a. Of or pertaining to, or in the manner or style of, the Moors; Moorish.

Definition of Moresque

1. Adjective. (arts architecture) Moorish ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Moresque

1. an ancient decorative style [n -S]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Moresque

Mordovia
Mordovian
Mordovians
Mordred
Mordva
Mordvin
Mordvinia
Mordvinian
Mordvinians
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Morecambe
Morel's ear
Morelia spilotes variegatus
Morelos
Morerastrongylus costaricensis
Moresque (current term)
Moreton Bay
Moreton Bay bug
Moreton Bay chestnut
Moreton Bay pine
Moreton Bay tulipwood
Morgagni's appendix
Morgagni's cartilage
Morgagni's cataract
Morgagni's columns
Morgagni's concha
Morgagni's crypts
Morgagni's disease
Morgagni's foramen

Literary usage of Moresque

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. A General View of the Fine Arts, Critical and Historical by [Ludlow, Daniel Huntington (1854)
"The finest example of the first period of Moresque architecture, is the mosque of Cordova, in Spain, commenced in 770, by Abderahman, and finished by his ..."

2. Modern Bookbinding Practically Considered: A Lecture Read Before the Grolier by William Matthews (1889)
"Therefore, a geometrical framework, and a skeleton form of scroll-work with Moresque-shaped ornaments, are the features of a Grolier design of the French ..."

3. Fine Art, Chiefly Contemporary: Notices Re-printed, with Revisions by William Michael Rossetti (1867)
"THE Moresque. THE greatest success of the Art Courts in the Crystal Palace is the Alhambra Court, reproduced with knowledge, skill, and, above all, ..."

4. The Encyclopedia of Ceramics by William Percival Jervis (1902)
"... -Moresque. HISTORICAL POTTERY. Through all ages pottery has been made the medium of recording historical events. The Chinese under the Ming dynasty ..."

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