chur·ri·gue·resque
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Definition of churrigueresque
: of or relating to a Spanish baroque architectural style characterized by elaborate surface decoration or its Latin American adaptation
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“Churrigueresque.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/churrigueresque. Accessed 6 Mar. 2021.
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The first known use of churrigueresque was in 1845
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