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Moresco

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Mo·​res·​co | \ məˈres(ˌ)kō \

Definition of Moresco

 (Entry 1 of 2)

archaic
: of or relating to the Moors : moorish

Moresco

noun
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plural -es

Definition of Moresco (Entry 2 of 2)

archaic
: moor especially : a Moorish resident of Spain

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History and Etymology for Moresco

Adjective

Italian, from Moro Moor (from Latin Maurus) + -esco -esque

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“Moresco.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Moresco. Accessed 1 Jul. 2022.

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