moor
Plural
moors
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an expanse of open, often high land with peaty soil, typically covered with heather, bracken, and moss
- The hikers crossed the misty moor at dawn.
- Sheep graze freely on the windswept moor.
- The novel's dramatic scene is set on a desolate moor.
- Heather blooms in late summer across the moor.
- Walking on the moor requires sturdy boots due to soft, uneven ground.
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a North African Muslim of mixed Arab and Berber descent who converted to Islam in the 8th century and conquered Spain
- The Moors ruled parts of Spain for several centuries.
- Architectural styles in Andalusia reflect Moor influence.
- The poet wrote about the legendary battles involving the Moors.
- Moors introduced advanced agricultural techniques to the Iberian Peninsula.
- Castles and fortresses show the legacy of the Moors.