Moriscoes

Pronunciation: /ˈmɔɹɪsˈkoʊˈɛs/

Moriscoes (noun)

  1. People in Spain who were Muslims by origin and were forced to convert to Christianity, especially in the 1500s.
  2. A term used for those communities after conversion, when many were removed from Spain under royal orders.

Examples

  • Moriscoes were Spanish Muslims converted to Christianity.
  • The community of Moriscoes kept some traditions after conversion.