basque

/bæsk/; /bɑːsk/; /bɑːsk/ (UK) (noun), /bɔːsk/; /bɒːsk/ (UK) (adjective)

Definitions

1. noun

a person from the Basque Country, a region in northern Spain and southwestern France.

“The Basque people have a unique language and culture.”

2. noun

a Basque-style hat, typically made of wool and worn in the Basque Country.

“He was wearing a traditional Basque hat at the festival.”

3. adjective

relating to the Basque Country or its people.

“The Basque cuisine is known for its rich flavors and spices.”

4. adjective

having a characteristic shape, typically of a series of curved lines.

“The designer used Basque-style patterns on the fabric.”

Synonyms

  • French
  • Spanish
  • pyrenean

Antonyms

  • non-basque