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Churrigueresque

Pronunciation: /ˌtʃʊərɪgəˈrɛsk/
Definition of Churrigueresque

adjective

Architecture
  • relating to the lavishly ornamented late Spanish baroque style:a Churrigueresque church

Origin:

mid 19th century: from the name José Benito de Churriguera (1665–1725), a Spanish architect who worked in this style

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