basque

n. a person from the region in the western Pyrenees mountains between Spain and France.

n. a member of an ethnic group inhabiting the western Pyrenees and the adjacent coastal regions of northern Spain and southwestern France.

“Many Basques have lived in this mountain village for generations.”

“The Basques have maintained a distinct cultural identity for centuries, largely due to their unique language and geographical isolation in the Pyrenees.”

n. the unique language spoken by people in the Basque Country.

n. the language of the Basque people, which is a language isolate unrelated to any other known living language.

“Basque is a very difficult language to learn because it is not related to Spanish or French.”

“Linguists are fascinated by Basque because it predates the arrival of Indo-European languages in Western Europe.”

n. a tight-fitting piece of women's clothing that covers the top of the body and reaches down over the hips.

n. a woman's close-fitting bodice or item of lingerie that extends below the waistline to cover the hips.

“She wore a lace basque under her wedding dress.”

“The fashion designer's new collection featured a modern take on the traditional silk basque, emphasizing a structured silhouette.”

Technical

adj. relating to the Basque people, their culture, or their language.

adj. pertaining to the Basque people, their culture, or their language isolate.

“We enjoyed some delicious Basque food while visiting the city of Bilbao.”

“The Basque separatist movement was a significant political issue in Spain for several decades.”