Basque
noun
A person coming from the Basque Country in Spain or France.
Her grandmother was a Basque who migrated from Spain.

Often appears as...
- basque people
- basque cuisine
adjective
Related to the Basque Country or its people or language.
Basque cuisine is known for its bold flavors.

Often appears as...
- basque language
- basque folk music
noun
A language spoken by the Basque people in Spain and France.
She learned Basque to better communicate with her relatives.

Often appears as...
- speak basque
- learn basque
noun
A type of women's waistcoat or short jacket.
She wore a red basque to the formal event.

Often appears as...
- wear a basque
- velvet basque
Usage tips
Fashion
noun
A person coming from the Basque Country in Spain or France.
Her grandmother was a Basque who migrated from Spain.

Often appears as...
- basque people
- basque cuisine
adjective
Related to the Basque Country or its people or language.
Basque cuisine is known for its bold flavors.

Often appears as...
- basque language
- basque folk music
noun
A language spoken by the Basque people in Spain and France.
She learned Basque to better communicate with her relatives.

Often appears as...
- speak basque
- learn basque
noun
A type of women's waistcoat or short jacket.
She wore a red basque to the formal event.

Often appears as...
- wear a basque
- velvet basque
Usage tips
Fashion
Definition 1 of 4

Geographical Origin
Refers specifically to someone from the Basque region, not just Spain or France generally.

She's Basque, hailing from the heart of the Basque Country.
Unique Identity
Basques have a distinct culture and language, separate from typical Spanish or French identity.

The Basque people maintain traditions that are centuries old.
Geographical Origin
Refers specifically to someone from the Basque region, not just Spain or France generally.

She's Basque, hailing from the heart of the Basque Country.
Unique Identity
Basques have a distinct culture and language, separate from typical Spanish or French identity.

The Basque people maintain traditions that are centuries old.
Geographical Origin
Refers specifically to someone from the Basque region, not just Spain or France generally.

She's Basque, hailing from the heart of the Basque Country.
Unique Identity
Basques have a distinct culture and language, separate from typical Spanish or French identity.

The Basque people maintain traditions that are centuries old.
Quote examples
Ron Moody
British Actor
I'd been collecting eccentric moves since I was a kid and didn't even know that the dance step I improvised in 'Be Back Soon' was called a 'pas de basque.

Quote examples
Ron Moody
British Actor
I'd been collecting eccentric moves since I was a kid and didn't even know that the dance step I improvised in 'Be Back Soon' was called a 'pas de basque.

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