Pronunciation: [saɹˈe͡ɪsnɪkə͡l] (IPA) 
Saracenical is a word that is not commonly used in modern language. It refers to something related to or characteristic of the Saracens, a term used to describe Arab Muslims during the crusades. The spelling of Saracenical is based on the pronunciation of the word, which is [səˈræsənɪkəl] in IPA phonetic transcription. The word is often confused with the more common word "sardonic," which means sarcastic or scornful.
Pert. to the inhabitants of Arabia; possessing the characters of that species of decorative art introduced into Europe by the Arabs or Saracens.
Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.
The word "Saracenical" is derived from the term "Saracen", which was an old term used in medieval Europe to refer to the Arab Muslims and, more broadly, to Muslims in general. The term Saracen came to be associated with various Islamic armies that were considered a threat during the medieval period.
The word "Saracen" itself has an uncertain origin. It is believed to have been derived from the Greek term "Sarakēnos", which in turn may have originated from the Arabic word "Sharqī" meaning "eastern" or "oriental". This was likely due to the westward expansion of Islamic armies during the early years of Islam, which led to encounters with the Byzantine Empire and other Eastern civilizations.
"Saracenical" is an adjective form of "Saracen" and is often used to describe something related to the Saracens or their culture.
