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Bisque Common

Bisque has 6 different meanings across 1 category:

Noun

Definitions
Noun
1

a thick cream soup made from shellfish

2

A thick creamy soup made from fish, shellfish, meat or vegetables.

3

An extra turn, free point or some other advantage allowed.

4

A free turn in a handicap croquet match.

Verb
1

To prepare ceramics in the bisque style.

Adjective
1

Of a pale pinkish brown colour.

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Origin

The word bisque comes from French, where it originally referred to a dish from the Basque region of Spain. Its name likely derives from the place name Biscaye.

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