Moroccan

adjective

Mo·roc·can mə-ˈrä-kən

: of, relating to, or characteristic of Morocco or its people

Moroccan noun

plural Moroccans

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circa 1684, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of Moroccan was circa 1684

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“Moroccan.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Moroccan. Accessed 6 Mar. 2026.

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Last Updated: 24 Feb 2026 - Entry added

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