单词 | alhambresque |
释义 | Alhambresque in American English (ˌælhæmˈbrɛsk) adjective like the Alhambra, especially in richness of ornamentation Alhambresque in American English (ˌælhæmˈbresk) adjective resembling the elaborately fanciful style of ornamentation of the Alhambra in Spain Word origin [1860–65; alhambr(a) + -esque]This word is first recorded in the period 1860–65. Other words that entered Englishat around the same time include: Paleolithic, big brother, blind spot, institutionalism, prep-esque an adjective suffix indicating style, manner, resemblance, or distinctive character.Other words that use the affix -esque include: Romanesque, arabesque, picturesque |
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