Pombaline

English

Etymology

Named after Sebastião José de Carvalho e Melo, the first Marquês de Pombal, who was instrumental in reconstructing Lisbon after the earthquake of 1755.

Adjective

Pombaline (not comparable)

1. (architecture) Of or relating to a Portuguese architectural style of the 18th century, with neoclassical buildings on streets laid out according to a grid.