Alhambra

noun Al·ham·bra \al-ˈham-brə\

Definition of ALHAMBRA

: the palace of the Moorish kings at Granada, Spain

Spanish, from Arabic al-ḥamrā' the red house

First Known Use: 1612

geographical name Al·ham·bra \al-ˈham-brə, for 2 also ə-ˈlam-brə\

city SW California E of Los Angeles pop 83,089

hill in Granada, Spain; site of remains of the palace of the Moorish kings

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