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bisque
1[ bisk ]
noun
- a thick cream soup, especially of puréed shellfish or vegetables.
- ice cream made with powdered macaroons or nuts.
bisque
2[ bisk ]
noun
, Sports.
- a point, extra turn, or the like, as in court tennis or croquet.
bisque
3[ bisk ]
noun
- Also called bis·cuit ware [bis, -kit wair]. vitreous china that is left unglazed.
- a pinkish-tan color.
adjective
- having the color bisque.
bisque
1/ bɪsk /
noun
- a thick rich soup made from shellfish
bisque
2/ bɪsk /
noun
- tennis golf croquet an extra point, stroke, or turn allowed to an inferior player, usually taken when desired
bisque
3/ bɪsk /
noun
- a pink to yellowish tan colour
- ( as modifier )
a bisque tablecloth
- ceramics another name for biscuit
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Word History and Origins
Origin of bisque1
First recorded in 1640–50; from French; literally, “crayfish soup,” of uncertain origin
Origin of bisque2
First recorded in 1605–15; from French, earlier biscaye, of uncertain origin
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Word History and Origins
Origin of bisque1
C17: from French
Origin of bisque2
C17: from French, of obscure origin
Origin of bisque3
C20: shortened from biscuit
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Example Sentences
The bisque of almonds requires one pound blanched almonds, one heaping cup of sugar and two pints of cream.
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Nancy praised the lobster bisque and Anthony asked for a second helping of roast duck.
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And just to prove it I'll bet you a ball a hole from here in—no handicap—not even a bisque.
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For a bisque, nothing is thrown away but the head, stomach, and black vein.
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A bisque of craw-fish may also be served à la Colbert the same as a bisque of lobster.
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