Word of the Day - Churrigueresque

Churrigueresque

Pronunciation: /ˌtʃʊərɪɡəˈrɛsk/
adjective
Architecture
Relating to the lavishly ornamented late Spanish baroque style.

Origin
Mid 19th century: from the name José Benito de Churriguera (1665–1725), a Spanish architect who worked in this style.

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John's sense of architecture was "if it ain't Baroque, don't fix it", though he did appreciate Churrigueresque castles and churches.

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