Biscay

[ bis-key, -kee ]

/ ˈbɪs keɪ, -ki /

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noun

Bay of Biscay, a bay of the Atlantic Ocean between western France and northern Spain.

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Words nearby Biscay

Birtwistle, biryani, bis, Bisayan, Bisayas, Biscay, biscay green, Biscayne Bay, biscotto, biscuit, biscuit bread

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How to use Biscay in a sentence

This province is, like Biscay, destitute of timber, but has some rich soil near the gulf.
The Expeditions of Zebulon Montgomery Pike, Volume II (of 3)|Elliott Coues
In every respect similar to Biscay, except that they are more celebrated for hospitality.
The Expeditions of Zebulon Montgomery Pike, Volume II (of 3)|Elliott Coues
Similar to Biscay, the governor being a brigadier-general and receives $7,000 in addition to his pay in the line.
The Expeditions of Zebulon Montgomery Pike, Volume II (of 3)|Elliott Coues
It is the principal city, the seat of government for the province of Biscay and of the bishopric of Durango.
The Expeditions of Zebulon Montgomery Pike, Volume II (of 3)|Elliott Coues

These have been near ruining the Spaniards several times, and obliged them to apply for re-enforcements from Biscay and Senora.
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British Dictionary definitions for Biscay

Biscay

/ (ˈbɪskeɪ, -kɪ) /

noun

Bay of Biscay a large bay of the Atlantic Ocean between W France and N Spain: notorious for storms

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