Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

churrigueresque

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 0.00 in modern English

Syllables: chur-rigueresque
IPA

30

Scrabble Score

15

Letters

2

Syllables

9

Unique Chars

Meaning

adj

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

adj

Alternative form of Churrigueresque.

Etymology

Named for José Benito Churriguera (1665-1725), a Spanish architect and sculptor. See -esque.

Synonyms

baroque churrigueresco

Questions

What does churrigueresque mean?: Relating to a Spanish baroque architectural style that started in the late 17th century to the early 18th century; characterized by flamboyant ornamentation
Where does churrigueresque come from?: Named for José Benito Churriguera (1665-1725), a Spanish architect and sculptor. See -esque.

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