alcazar
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- noun
- /ælˈkɑːzɑːr/
- One of them, which gained fame all over the world, is the Alcazar of Seville, constructed in the early Middle Ages.
- Alcazar of Seville
- Alcazar Palace
- royal Alcazar
Examples
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The Alcazar is the ancient fortress, much rebuilt over the centuries, in which Franco's supporters holed up with wives and children until Franco could rescue them, Madrid and Toledo being in Republican hands.
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Seville Alcazar appears to be the summer residence of the Spanish royal family.
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The mass of the Alcazar rose before him, neatly etched against the sky.
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Charles V waits in the Alcazar of Seville for the arrival of the other monarch.
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Charles strolls proudly among the fountains of the Alcazar, waiting for this king or queen who owes him fealty.
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With all those fey, turreted castles of Spain, why did you choose to lock yourself up here in this squat, thick-walled, narrow-windowed fortress, the Alcazar?
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The Alcazar of Seville is renowned for its stunning architecture and beautiful gardens.
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Tourists flock to the Alcazar, a magnificent palace reflecting the rich history of Spain.
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During our visit to Spain, we explored the ancient halls of the Alcazar, once a Moorish stronghold.
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Etymology
Alcazar comes from Arabic al- 'the' and qasr 'castle' or 'palace', and the word later came into Spanish as alcázar. Think of the English word 'castle' to remember that an alcazar is a fortress or royal palace, especially those built by the Moors.