Moresque

[ muh-resk ]

/ məˈrɛsk /

Moorish.

Origin of Moresque

1605–15; < Middle French < Italian moresco, equivalent to Mor(o) Moor + -esco -esque

Though the building is Moresque, the houses notwithstanding are both pleasantand convenient.

The Works of John Dryden, Volume XVI. (of 18) |John Dryden
Moresque, mo-resk′, adj. done after the manner of the Moors.

Chambers's Twentieth Century Dictionary (part 2 of 4: E-M) |Various
But if they could not equal the moresque lustres, they certainly developed and enriched their designs.

Travels in South Kensington |Moncure Daniel Conway
The Puerta del Perdon of the cathedral of Seville is similar in style, and a good example of moresque bronze work.

The Industrial Arts in Spain |Juan F. Riao

Of the Moresque pottery it is probable that Malaga was the most ancient centre.

The Ceramic Art |Jennie J. Young

Moresque

/ (mɔːˈrɛsk) /

(esp of decoration and architecture) of Moorish style

C17: from French, from Italian moresco, from Moro Moor