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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   A native or inhabitant of the province of Biscay, Basque Country, Spain.
2. 2
   The westernmost of the modern varieties of the Basque language, spoken in Biscay and neighbouring parts of Álava and Gipuzkoa.
3. 3
   A long heavy musket.
4. 4
   The bullet fired by a musket of this kind.

Adjective

1. 1
   Of, from or relating to the province of Biscay, Basque Country, Spain. not-comparable

Synonyms

All synonyms

biscaynebiscayneerbiscayner

Etymology

From Biscay + -an.

Related phrases

Biscayan right whale

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