Associations to the word «Churrigueresque»

Wiktionary

CHURRIGUERESQUE, adjective. (architecture) Relating to a Spanish baroque architectural style that started in the late 17th century to the early 18th century; characterized by flamboyant ornamentation

Dictionary definition

CHURRIGUERESQUE, adjective. Having elaborate symmetrical ornamentation; "the building...frantically baroque"-William Dean Howells.

Wise words

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