Moroccan meaning: definition, etymology and quotations

Moroccan

noun

UK /məˈɹɒkɪn/ · CA /məˈɹɑkɪn/

Etymology From Morocco + -an.

A person from Morocco.

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.2015 November 10, Aida Alami, “Moroccan Government Cracks Down on Journalists and Activists”, in The New York Times:

adj

Etymology From Morocco + -an.

Of, from, or pertaining to Morocco or the Moroccan people.

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.2000, Catherine Hanger, Morocco, page 37:
Moroccan curried crab and streaks of minty, lemony yogurt add luxury to a supersimple zucchini soup ($14).2009 January 24, Corey Mintz, “Lunching well at Forte bistro and lounge”, in Toronto Star:

Derived terms: Moroccan Arabic, Moroccan Darija, Moroccan dirham, Moroccan red