pisé

[ pee-zey ]

noun

1. rammed earth.

pisé

/ ˈpiːzeɪ /

noun

1. rammed earth or clay used to make floors or walls Also calledpisé de terre

Word History and Origins

Origin of pisé¹

1790–1800; < French, noun use of past participle of piser to beat down (earth) < Latin pīsāre, pīnsere to pound, stamp down

Word History and Origins

Origin of pisé¹

C18: French, from past participle of piser, from Latin pisare to beat, pound

Example Sentences

The words of Charles C. Pise and his example had produced an impression greater than was apparent.

From Project Gutenberg

His dwelling is built of clay (pise), roofed with thatch, without windows, and the floor is the beaten ground.

From Project Gutenberg