bisque
bisque Lexical Profile
bisque Game Scores & Validity
• noun
A rich, thick, smooth soup traditionally made from puréed shellfish such as lobster, crab, or shrimp.
"For the first course, the chef served a delicate lobster bisque garnished with fresh herbs and a swirl of cream."
Unglazed pottery or porcelain that has been fired once, prior to being painted or glazed.
"The art students painted directly onto the bisque before placing their pieces back into the kiln for a final firing."
A pale yellowish-brown color.
"The living room walls were painted in a warm bisque to complement the natural hardwood floors."
• Rhymes for bisque
Word Origin & Etymology
Borrowed from French 'bisque'. The culinary term's origin is uncertain, perhaps related to the Bay of Biscay or derived from 'bis cuit' (twice cooked), which is the definitive root for the ceramic term.
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