churrigueresque
adjective
chur·ri·gue·resque
ˌchu̇r-i-gə-ˈresk 
often capitalized
: of or relating to a Spanish baroque architectural style characterized by elaborate surface decoration or its Latin American adaptation
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In San Francisco, the beloved Castro Theatre, a historic 1920s movie palace built in the churrigueresque style, faces change under new ownership.
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Los Angeles Times, 20 Aug. 2022
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Los Angeles Times, 20 Aug. 2022
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“Churrigueresque.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/churrigueresque. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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