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bisque (2)
bisque [ bisk ]


noun 
Definition:
 
1. ceramics 
Same as  biscuit (sense 4)

2. pinkish brown: a pinkish brown color
[Mid-17th century. Alteration of biscuit, perhaps after French]

bisque adjective
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