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Alhambra
al-HAMB-ruh
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A historic fortress and palace complex in Granada, Spain.
"Tourists queue for hours to see the Alhambra's courtyards and gardens."
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Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA famous Moorish palace and fortress in southern Spain.
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Etymology
From Spanish Alhambra, from Arabic al-hamra ("the red one"), describing the reddish walls of the fortress.