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bistre

/ˈbɪstɚ/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: 1.10 in modern English

Syllables
bistre
IPA
/ˈbɪstɚ/
8
Scrabble Score
6
Letters
1
Syllables
6
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A brown pigment made from soot, especially from beech wood.

Countable; Uncountable

noun

A mid-to-dark brown color resembling the pigment.

Countable; Uncountable

Example Sentences

Etymology

Borrowed from French bistre.

Regional Pronunciation

  • American English: /ˈbɪstɚ/
  • British English: /ˈbɪstə(ɹ)/

Usage

Inflected Forms

bistres (plural) bister (alternative)

Derived Forms

bistred

Synonyms

bister

Homonyms

bicester

Rhymes With

sister mister sister from another mister transistor twister resistor blister bicester thermistor thyristor mixter varistor

Questions

How do you pronounce bistre?
The recorded pronunciation is /ˈbɪstɚ/.
What does bistre mean?
A brown pigment made from soot, especially from beech wood.
Where does bistre come from?
Borrowed from French bistre.

How to pronounce bistre

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