moresque
1 of 2adjective
mo·resque mȯ-ˈresk 
mə-
often capitalized
: having the characteristics of Moorish art or architecture
moresque
2 of 2noun
often capitalized
: an ornament or decorative motif in Moorish style
Word History
Etymology
Adjective
French, from Spanish morisco, from moro Moor, from Latin Maurus
First Known Use
Adjective
1611, in the meaning defined above
Noun
15th century, in the meaning defined above
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