bisque
1or bisk
[ bisk ]
/ bɪsk /
noun
a thick cream soup, especially of puréed shellfish or vegetables.
ice cream made with powdered macaroons or nuts.
Origin of bisque
1
From French, dating back to 1640–50, of uncertain origin
Words nearby bisque
bismutite,
bisnaga,
bison,
bisphenoid,
bisphosphonate,
bisque,
bissau,
bissextile,
bissextus,
bisso,
bissonata
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
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
Example sentences from the Web for bisque
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
- 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)
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