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bisque
1[ 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.
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Sometimes bisk .
Origin of bisque
1First recorded in 1640–50; from French; literally, “crayfish soup,” of uncertain origin
Words nearby bisque
bisnaga, bison, bisphenoid, bisphenol A, bisphosphonate, bisque, Bissau, bissextile, bissextus, bisso, bissonata
Other definitions for bisque (2 of 3)
bisque2
[ bisk ]
/ bɪsk /
noun Sports.
a point, extra turn, or the like, as in court tennis or croquet.
Origin of bisque
2First recorded in 1605–15; from French, earlier biscaye, of uncertain origin
Other definitions for bisque (3 of 3)
bisque3
[ bisk ]
/ bɪsk /
noun
Also called biscuit ware. vitreous china that is left unglazed.
a pinkish-tan color.
adjective
having the color bisque.
Origin of bisque
3First recorded in 1655–65; short for biscuit
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How to use bisque in a sentence
British Dictionary definitions for bisque (1 of 3)
bisque1
/ (bɪsk) /
noun
a thick rich soup made from shellfish
Word Origin for bisque
C17: from French
British Dictionary definitions for bisque (2 of 3)
bisque2
/ (bɪsk) /
noun
- a pink to yellowish tan colour
- (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)
bisque3
/ (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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