English Explanatory Dictionary

bistre

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A brown pigment made from soot, especially from beech wood.
  2. A mid-to-dark brown color resembling the pigment.

Pronunciation

/ˈbɪstə(ɹ)/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-bistre.wav /ˈbɪstɚ/

Word forms

bistre bistres bister

Etymology

From French bistre.

Derived words

bistred
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