Biscay

Pronunciation: /ˈbɪskeɪ/

The English word “Biscay” has 1 meaning listed here.

proper noun

A sea area corresponding to the Bay of Biscay.

Etymology

Attested in the 9th-11th centuries CE as Bizcai, Bizkai, Bickaga. Ultimately from Basque bizkar (“low ridge”). Compare Basque Bizkaia, Spanish Vizcaya.

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More English words

bisboronate
biscake
biscarbamate
biscarbonate
Biscayan
Biscayan right whale
biscayen
Biscayne

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