Moroccan

English

Etymology

From Morocco +‎ -an.

Noun

Moroccan (plural Moroccans)

  1. A person from Morocco or of Moroccan descent.
    • 2015 October 11, Aida Alami, “Moroccan Government Cracks Down on Journalists and Activists”, in The New York Times‎[1]:
      The group is accused of defaming the state after a British nonprofit, Privacy International, wrote a report based on the testimony of four Moroccans who say they were targets of cybersurveillance by the government.

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Adjective

Moroccan (not comparable)

  1. Of, from, or pertaining to Morocco or the Moroccan people.
    • 2000, Catherine Hanger, Morocco‎[2], page 37:
      Another sauce, mainly used as a condiment, is harissa, made from pulverised chillies, garlic, salt and olive oil. Harissa is not generically Moroccan, but nevertheless is often found accompanying tajines and couscous.
    • 2009 January 24, Corey Mintz, “Lunching well at Forte bistro and lounge”, in Toronto Star‎[3]:
      Moroccan curried crab and streaks of minty, lemony yogurt add luxury to a supersimple zucchini soup ($14).

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