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moro

Moor

noun MOH-roh Rare
People & Society Community

Origin: From Medieval Latin Maurus, 'inhabitant of Mauretania'.

Also means

(colloquial) North African person

Usage Note

Moro historically refers to the Muslim inhabitants of the Iberian Peninsula during the medieval period, a key subject in Spanish history and literature. In modern usage it can be derogatory when applied to contemporary North Africans, so use with care. The expression moros y cristianos names both a traditional festival and a Cuban rice-and-beans dish.

Examples

"El castillo fue construido por los moros."

Natural Translation

The castle was built by the Moors.

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