Moor
nounmasculinehistórico/literário/ˈmo(w).ɾu/low
mou·ro
Definition
Historical designation for the Muslims from North Africa who invaded and occupied the Iberian Peninsula between the 8th and 15th centuries.
The castle was conquered from the Moors in the 12th century.
Moorish influence is visible in the architecture of Alentejo.
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Common collocations
Moorish invasionMoorish ruleMoorish kingwar against the Moors
Etymology
Do latim 'maurus', do grego 'maûros' (habitante da Mauritânia).