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10 Language-to-English Dictionariesbisque
Pronunciation / Transliteration: bisk
"Lo chef ha preparato una deliziosa bisque di aragosta."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A rich, creamy soup made typically from puréed shellfish or vegetables.
"The chef prepared a delicious lobster bisque that was the highlight of the dinner." - 2
A type of pottery that is unglazed and often used for decorative purposes.
"The artist showcased a beautiful bisque figurine at the gallery."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'bisque' originates from the French word 'bisque', which referred to a type of creamy soup made from crustaceans. The word has its roots in the 19th century, evolving from the earlier Spanish term 'bizcocho', which meant 'twice-cooked'. Over time, it has come to represent a specific style of soup in English culinary terminology.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Bisque" is said worldwide
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bisque
Transliteration: bisk
"Le chef a préparé une délicieuse bisque de homard."
Bisque
Transliteration: bɪsk
"Der Koch bereitete eine köstliche Hummer-Bisque zu."
bisque
Transliteration: bisk
"Lo chef ha preparato una deliziosa bisque di aragosta."
bisque
Transliteration: bisk
"El chef preparó una deliciosa bisque de langosta."
bisque
Transliteration: bisk
"O chef preparou uma deliciosa bisque de lagosta."
बिस्क
Transliteration: bisk
"शेफ ने एक स्वादिष्ट लॉबस्टर बिस्क तैयार किया।"
浓汤
Transliteration: nóng tāng
"厨师准备了一道美味的龙虾浓汤。"
비스크
Transliteration: biseukeu
"셰프는 맛있는 바닷가재 비스크를 준비했습니다."
ビスク
Transliteration: bisuku
"シェフは美味しいロブスタービスクを用意しました。"
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