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biga Meaning & Definition

/ˈbaɪ.ɡə/

What Does Biga Mean?

Biga is used as a noun meaning A Roman racing chariot drawn by two horses abreast.

Biga at a Glance

Part of speechnoun
Pronunciation/ˈbaɪ.ɡə/
Syllables2
Pluralbigas

Biga Definition (Noun)

  1. A Roman racing chariot drawn by two horses abreast.

Noun

  1. A stiff, yeast-based preferment.
  2. Any yeast starter.

Synonyms of Biga

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Word Forms & Grammar

biga (plural bigas or bigae)

biga (plural bigas)

Origin of Biga

Origin 1: Borrowed from Latin bīga.

Origin 2: Borrowed from Italian biga.

Pronouncing Biga

Biga is pronounced /ˈbaɪ.ɡə/ and has 2 syllables, with the main stress on the first syllable (baɪ).

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