CHURRIGUERESQUE

baroque, churrigueresque, churrigueresco

(adjective) having elaborate symmetrical ornamentation; “the building...frantically baroque”-William Dean Howells

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adjective

Churrigueresque (not comparable)

(architecture) Relating to a Spanish baroque architectural style that started in the late 17th century to the early 18th century; characterized by flamboyant ornamentation

Source: Wiktionary



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Word of the Day

1 July 2024

DRIVE

(verb) cause someone or something to move by driving; “She drove me to school every day”; “We drove the car to the garage”


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Coffee Trivia

International Coffee Day (September 29) is an occasion to promote and celebrate coffee as a beverage, with events occurring in places across the world. A day to promote fair trade coffee and raise awareness for the coffee growers’ plight. Other countries celebrate this event on October 1.

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