churrigueresque

adjective

chur·​ri·​gue·​resque ˌchu̇r-i-gə-ˈresk How to pronounce churrigueresque (audio)
often capitalized
: of or relating to a Spanish baroque architectural style characterized by elaborate surface decoration or its Latin American adaptation

Examples of churrigueresque in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web In San Francisco, the beloved Castro Theatre, a historic 1920s movie palace built in the churrigueresque style, faces change under new ownership. Los Angeles Times, 20 Aug. 2022

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Word History

Etymology

Spanish churrigueresco, from José Churriguera †1725 Spanish architect

First Known Use

1845, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of churrigueresque was in 1845

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“Churrigueresque.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/churrigueresque. Accessed 18 Mar. 2024.

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