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bistre Meaning & Definition

/ˈbɪstə(ɹ)/

What Does Bistre Mean?

Bistre is a noun that means A brown pigment made from soot, especially from beech wood. It can also mean A mid-to-dark brown color resembling the pigment.

Word Facts for Bistre

Part of speechnoun
Pronunciation/ˈbɪstə(ɹ)/
Synonymsbister
Pluralbistres

Bistre Definition (Noun)

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

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Synonyms of Bistre

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Bistre in a Sentence

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Word Forms & Grammar

bistre (countable and uncountable, plural bistres)

Origin of Bistre

Borrowed from French bistre.

Frequently Asked Questions About Bistre

What part of speech is bistre?

Bistre is a noun.

What is another word for bistre?

Close synonyms of bistre are bister. See the full list of bistre synonyms and antonyms.

What is the plural of bistre?

The plural of bistre is bistres.

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