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bisque

1

[ bisk ]

noun

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


bisque

2

[ bisk ]

noun

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

bisque

3

[ bisk ]

noun

  1. Also called bis·cuit ware [bis, -kit wair]. vitreous china that is left unglazed.
  2. a pinkish-tan color.

adjective

  1. having the color bisque.

bisque

1

/ ²úɪ²õ°ì /

noun

  1. a thick rich soup made from shellfish
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged†2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

bisque

2

/ ²úɪ²õ°ì /

noun

    1. a pink to yellowish tan colour
    2. ( as modifier )

      a bisque tablecloth

  1. ceramics another name for biscuit
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged†2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

bisque

3

/ ²úɪ²õ°ì /

noun

  1. tennis golf croquet an extra point, stroke, or turn allowed to an inferior player, usually taken when desired
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged†2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins

Origin of bisque1

First recorded in 1640–50; from French; literally, “crayfish soup,†of uncertain origin

Origin of bisque2

First recorded in 1605–15; from French, earlier biscaye, of uncertain origin

Origin of bisque3

First recorded in 1655–65; short for biscuit
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˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins

Origin of bisque1

C17: from French

Origin of bisque2

C20: shortened from biscuit

Origin of bisque3

C17: from French, of obscure origin
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It was a single scallop soaking in a tiny bowl of seafood bisque.

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Take the Kewpie Doll, which used to be made out of fragile bisque porcelain until the invention of celluloid turned her future around.

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Pairing this bisque with a perfectly chilled glass of Champagne might win you host of the year!

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The Crab Roll Dip Sandwich, which is served on a Macrina brioche bun with buttered Dungeness crab, lemon Old Bay aioli, celery and chives and a side of crab bisque to dip the roll in.

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Seat eight highly successful Black people around a dinner table and prompt them to discuss reparations and hairstyles and Kanye West over crayfish bisque and roast duck.

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