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Granada (Spain)
Granada a city in Andalusia in southern Spain. Founded in the 8th century, it became the capital of the Moorish kingdom of Granada in 1238, and was the last Moorish stronghold to fall in the reconquest of Spain in 1492. It is the site of the Alhambra palace.... Read more |
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Ecija
Écija , city (1990 pop. 36,673), Seville prov., S Spain, in Andalusia, on a hill overlooking the Genil River. It is the hottest place in Europe, called La Sartén (frying pan). It is an agricultural center for an area that produces olives, cereal, and cotton. Of pre-Roman origin,... Read more |
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Moorish art and architecture
Moorish art and architecture branch of Islamic art and architecture developed in the westernmost lands of the Muslims, known as the Maghreb: N Africa and Spain. The Great Mosque at Al Qayrawan in Tunisia is the prototype of western Islamic religious edifices. Finished in the 9th cent., it... Read more |
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Alhambra
Alhambra [Arab.,=the red], extensive group of buildings on a hill overlooking Granada, Spain. They were built chiefly between 1230 and 1354 and they formed a great citadel of the Moorish kings of Spain. After the expulsion of the Moors in 1492, the structures suffered mutilation, but were... Read more |
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saddle
saddle seat or pad to support the rider on an animal, chiefly a horse. The saddles mentioned in the Bible are generally considered to have been saddlecloths. The ancient Greeks sometimes used saddlecloths, but they had no saddles and often rode bareback. The Romans did not use a saddle until near... Read more |
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fandango
fandango , ancient Spanish dance, probably of Moorish origin, that came into Europe in the 17th cent. It is in triple time and is danced by a single couple to the accompaniment of castanets, guitar, and songs sung by the dancers. At the end of certain measures, the music halts abruptly and the... Read more |
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knotwork
knotwork. Interlacing carved cord or ribbon ornament, occurring at many times and in many styles. Obvious examples are the intricate patterns in Anglo-Saxon and Celtic design, but it also occurs in arabesque, Art Nouveau, Moorish architecture, and strapwork, to name but a few examples.Bibliography... Read more |
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Encomienda
ENCOMIENDA Encomienda is a Spanish word meaning "commission." It refers to a system that was used by Spain in the New World to reward the conquistadors (conquerors). The encomienda dates back to earlier times. It was developed in feudal Spain, when the Moors (North African Muslims) occupied... Read more |
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Jaen
Jaén , city (1990 pop. 109,338), capital of Jaén prov., S Spain, in Andalusia. It is a marketing and distribution center for a fertile area producing olive oil and wine. Nearby lead mines are believed to be among the richest in Europe; iron and copper are also exploited. Once the seat... Read more |
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Almeria
Almería , city (1990 pop. 161,566), capital of Almería prov., SE Spain, in Andalusia, on the Gulf of Almería. A busy Mediterranean port, it exports the celebrated grapes of the region, other fruits, esparto, as well as iron and other minerals mined nearby. The city has... Read more |
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Granada's so Moorish; But madding crowds may miss the magic of this Spanish gem.
...had the run of the place. Servants set out...part of the palace he so wished, and he would...with their ever-so-delicate arcades...atmosphere of Andalusia's Moorish past in Granada proper...Fernando and Isabel, the so-called Catholic...moonlight . . . has something like enchantment... |
 "The Independent (London, England)")
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Very Moorish; eating in Together, Sam and Sam Clark own and cook at the...
...which are inspired by Moorish cuisine. Moro...afterwards graduating to a place in the kitchen of...Sam set out to do something in the same spirit...Nevada, in the old moorish hinterlands. Heaven...TO CAPTURE THOSE MOORISH FLAVOURS Spices Bought...contact with air, so buy whole ... |
 "The Birmingham Post (England)")
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TABLE TALK Adequate but not very Moorish; Barocco Cafe Bar, the Arcadian...
...arrivals, an airy, spacious place lined with big windows...presumably is to be replaced by something a little more photogenic...in the decor. Ornate Moorish lanterns hang from the...actually tomato. Why do so few restaurant kitchens...basically to accompany drink, so one shouldn't expect... |
 "Daily Mail (London)")
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Moorish morsels.
...refreshing. As we are so familiar with Spanish...twists on dishes, even on something like salmorejo that is...some water if necessary. Place the bowl in the fridge...the beetroot carefully. Place in a saucepan of cold...sauce and continue to do so until all the butter has... |
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Fashion: Very moorish
...minimalist-free zone. This is a place for fashion hedonists - the kind...Hepburn beret, there will be something to catch your eye. So happy autumn shopping. These...Whistles 12, St Christophers Place, London W1, (further stockists... |
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Sublime creation; Legend has it that Moorish captives left their mark on a...
...the left side is not so sure. If it is complete...tale arise in the first place ? We need to head south...Walk on, then, and find something else to look at. Then...how right we were to do so. The interior of St Chad...Orm who founded me.) So Mr Orm is not such a legend... |
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There's something about ceviche.(Knight Ridder Newspapers)
...vegetables such as celery. How can something so simple inspire such longing? Calvin...mixture of vinegar and oil, is a Moorish word, says Rodriguez. Although...ears fresh corn Bibb lettuce leaves Place the fish in a large glass or ceramic... |
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There's something sinister about Morris dancing
...to perform in six different places, including Broadway (at 10...name may be a corruption of "moorish", once a synonym for anything...besides others in such unlikely places as Australia and Bahrain. Just...liable to frighten children, so the strangeness of the clothes... |
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Wondering on the Moors.
...the 14th century, so no wonder it's...actually visited the place. BUT the Moorish influence can be...s like a logo for Moorish Spain, you'll...clips confirmed, so, ironically, the...production values (something that Five's meagre... |
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A winter adventure in Andalucia
...striking feature is something it doesn't have...s most impressive Moorish monument is the Alcazaba...one of the busiest places in Andalucia during the summer season, so the chance to see...has incorporated Moorish arches into the Christian...Casa de Mondragn, a Moorish palace which ... |
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