Alhambresque

adjective

Al·​ham·​bresque
¦al-ˌham-¦bresk
variants or Alhambraic
¦al-ˌham-¦brā-ik
: made or decorated after the fanciful style of the ornamentation in the Alhambra

Word History

Etymology

alhambra + -esque entry 1 or -ic entry 1

First Known Use

1851, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of Alhambresque was in 1851

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“Alhambresque.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Alhambresque. Accessed 11 Dec. 2024.

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