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Biscaye
French · 1600s
"possibly the Bay of Biscay"
possibly named for the Bay of Biscay, or from a word for twice-cooked
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bisque
French · 1700s
"a rich, creamy shellfish soup"
settled in French for a rich, creamy soup, especially of shellfish
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bisque
English · 1640s
"a smooth, creamy soup, especially of shellfish"
adopted directly for the smooth, creamy seafood soup
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