Moorish arch
Definition
Noun: A Moorish arch is a type of round arch that widens or curves outward significantly before coming to a rounded point at its apex. It is a characteristic architectural feature associated with Islamic and Moorish design.
Usage
The term is used specifically in architectural and historical contexts to describe a distinct arch shape. * The interior courtyard was framed by a series of elegant Moorish arches. * A defining element of the palace's design is the horseshoe-shaped Moorish arch above the main gate.
Advanced Usage
- The Moorish arch is often synonymous with a horseshoe arch due to its distinctive shape, though some architectural distinctions may be made between variations.
Variants and Related Words
- Horseshoe arch (n): A closely related or synonymous term for an arch with a shape resembling a horseshoe, curving beyond a semicircle.
- Keyhole arch (n): Another descriptive name for this arch form, referencing its shape.
Synonyms
- Horseshoe arch
Different Meanings
This term has a single, specific architectural meaning and is not commonly used in other contexts.
Noun
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a round arch that widens before rounding off
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