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bisque

1

or bisk

[ bisk ]
/ bɪsk /
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noun

a thick cream soup, especially of puréed shellfish or vegetables.
ice cream made with powdered macaroons or nuts.

RELATED WORDS

amber, ivory, lemon, gold, blond, cream, buff, chrome, saffron, sand, tawny, xanthous

Nearby words

bisnaga, bison, bisontine, bisphenoid, bisphosphonate, bisque, bissau, bissextile, bissextus, bisso, bissonata

Origin of bisque

1
From French, dating back to 1640–50, of uncertain origin

Definition for bisque (2 of 3)

bisque

2
[ bisk ]
/ bɪsk /

noun Sports.

a point, extra turn, or the like, as in court tennis or croquet.

Origin of bisque

2
1605–15; < French, earlier biscaye, of uncertain origin

Definition for bisque (3 of 3)

bisque

3
[ bisk ]
/ bɪsk /

noun

biscuit1(def 4).
Also called biscuit ware. vitreous china that is left unglazed.
a pinkish-tan color.

adjective

having the color bisque.

Origin of bisque

3
First recorded in 1655–65; short for biscuit
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British Dictionary definitions for bisque (1 of 3)

bisque

1
/ (bɪsk) /

noun

a thick rich soup made from shellfish

Word Origin for bisque

C17: from French

British Dictionary definitions for bisque (2 of 3)

bisque

2
/ (bɪsk) /

noun

  1. a pink to yellowish tan colour
  2. (as modifier)a bisque tablecloth
ceramics another name for biscuit (def. 4)

Word Origin for bisque

C20: shortened from biscuit

British Dictionary definitions for bisque (3 of 3)

bisque

3
/ (bɪsk) /

noun

tennis golf croquet an extra point, stroke, or turn allowed to an inferior player, usually taken when desired

Word Origin for bisque

C17: from French, of obscure origin
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