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Biscayan

adj · noun · 5 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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adj

Meaning 1

Of, from or relating to the province of Biscay, Basque Country, Spain.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: not-comparable

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noun

Meaning 2

A native or inhabitant of the province of Biscay, Basque Country, Spain.

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Synonyms: Biscayneer, Biscayner

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noun

Meaning 3

The westernmost of the modern varieties of the Basque language, spoken in Biscay and neighbouring parts of Álava and Gipuzkoa.

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noun

Meaning 4

A long heavy musket.

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noun

Meaning 5

The bullet fired by a musket of this kind.

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History

Etymology

From Biscay + -an.

Across languages

Translations

3 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Spanish: vizcaíno — from Biscay
  • Spanish: vizcaína — native or inhabitant of Biscay
  • Spanish: vizcaíno — native or inhabitant of Biscay