churrigueresco

/tʃʊˌriɡəˈrɛskoʊ/
adjective
  1. Relating to or characteristic of the ornate, elaborate Spanish Baroque architectural style named after the Churriguera family.
    • Many colonial churches in Mexico feature churrigueresco altarpieces.
    • The cathedral's churrigueresco facade is covered in intricate carvings.
    • The churrigueresco style is known for its dramatic use of ornamentation.
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