# Morisco

> English word · Noun · IPA /məˈrɪskəʊ/

## Definitions
1. A Moor, especially one who had converted to Christianity.
2. The Moorish style of architecture.
3. The morris dance.
4. A morris dancer.

## Etymology
Borrowed from Spanish morisco (“Moorish”), from moro (“Moor”).

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/morisco