What does alcazar mean?

The word "alcazar" is of Arabic origin and originally meant "castle" or "fortress". It is derived from the Arabic word "al-qasr", which means "the palace". In Spanish, the word "alcázar" is used to refer to a royal palace or fortress, and is often used in combination with the name of the city or region where it is located, such as the Alcázar of Seville or the Alcázar of Toledo. The plural form of "alcazar" is "alcazars".