churrigueresco
/tʃʊˌriɡəˈrɛskoʊ/
adjective
- 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.