churrigueresque

adjective, chur·ri·gue·resque often capitalized \ˌchu̇r-i-gə-ˈresk\

Definition of CHURRIGUERESQUE

: of or relating to a Spanish baroque architectural style characterized by elaborate surface decoration or its Latin-American adaptation

Spanish churrigueresco, from José Churriguera †1725 Spanish architect

First Known Use: 1845

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