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
1From French, dating back to 1640–50, of uncertain origin
Words nearby bisque
bisnaga, bison, bisphenoid, bisphenol A, bisphosphonate, bisque, Bissau, bissextile, bissextus, bisso, bissonata
Definition 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
21605–15; <French, earlier biscaye, of uncertain origin
Definition 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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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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