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    Morisco (en. Moorish)

    /moˈɾis.ko/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    A person of Muslim ancestry who converted to Christianity, especially in the Iberian Peninsula.
    The Moriscos faced discrimination and persecution in Renaissance Spain.
    Los moriscos enfrentaron discriminación y persecución en la España del renacimiento.
    Cultural traits, traditions, or customs related to the Moriscos.
    Moorish cuisine combines Arab and Spanish elements.
    La gastronomía morisca combina elementos árabes y españoles.
    Term used to describe someone who hides their true religion or identity.
    In some regions, those who secretly practiced Islam were considered Moriscos.
    En algunas regiones, se les consideraba moriscos a quienes practicaban el islam en secreto.

    Etymology

    From the Hispanic Arabic 'murišq', meaning 'converted Muslim'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    Moorish culture
    A set of traditions and cultural customs of the Moriscos.
    cultura morisca
    Moorish legacy
    Historical and cultural influence that the Moriscos left on Spanish society.
    legado morisco

    Related Words

    Moors
    Term that refers to Muslims in the Iberian Peninsula during the Middle Ages.
    moros
    New Christians
    Term used to refer to converts to Christianity.
    cristianos nuevos
    Moorish king
    Refers to a king of Muslim origin.
    rey moro

    Slang Meanings

    A person who hides their religion or culture.
    In the conversation, someone was mentioned as a Morisco at heart.
    En la conversación se mencionó a alguien como un morisco de corazón.
    Someone who blends cultures.
    She is a Morisco in terms of her way of living, merging traditions.
    Ella es un morisco en cuanto a su forma de vivir, fusionando tradiciones.