noun
Basque
bahsk
noun
1
A member of the people native to the Basque Country, a region spanning parts of northern Spain and southwestern France.
"The Basques have their own language, unrelated to any other in Europe."
2
A close-fitting, boned bodice or corset extending below the waist.
"She wore a lace basque under her jacket."
adjective
1
Relating to the Basque people, their region, or their language.
"They ordered a plate of traditional Basque tapas."
How to Use Basque
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishRelating to the Basque people and their region, or (separately) a type of fitted corset-like garment.
Common pairings
Basque Country
Basque language
Word Forms
Basques plural, basques plural
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Etymology
From French basque, from Gascon Occitan basc, from Latin Vasco/Vascones, the name of the ancient people of that region.