1
: a member of a people inhabiting the western Pyrenees on the Bay of Biscay
2
: the language of the Basques of unknown relationship
3
not capitalized
: a tight-fitting bodice for women
Basque
adjective
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Choosing the Basque Country means excellent quality of life, nature, gastronomy, outdoor sports, conviviality and family.
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Cecilia Rodriguez, Forbes, 6 Nov. 2024
The menu also includes an expansive collection of French and Spanish wines, including Basque’s country signature wine Txakoli.
—Aly Walansky, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
The city’s famous Basque Block downtown will have daily street parties and feature traditional Basque competitions like wagon lifting and wood chopping.
—Celia Fernandez, CNBC, 30 Oct. 2024
Fall baking season is upon us—and this list includes two desserts that would steal the show at Thanksgiving: Almond Croissant Galette (picture a fancy pastry with one-tenth of the effort) and Pumpkin Basque Cheesecake (test kitchen editor Kendra Vaculin will walk you through the recipe).
—Emma Laperruque, Bon Appétit, 28 Oct. 2024
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Cecilia Rodriguez, Forbes, 6 Nov. 2024
The menu also includes an expansive collection of French and Spanish wines, including Basque’s country signature wine Txakoli.
—Aly Walansky, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
The city’s famous Basque Block downtown will have daily street parties and feature traditional Basque competitions like wagon lifting and wood chopping.
—Celia Fernandez, CNBC, 30 Oct. 2024
Fall baking season is upon us—and this list includes two desserts that would steal the show at Thanksgiving: Almond Croissant Galette (picture a fancy pastry with one-tenth of the effort) and Pumpkin Basque Cheesecake (test kitchen editor Kendra Vaculin will walk you through the recipe).
—Emma Laperruque, Bon Appétit, 28 Oct. 2024
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“Basque.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Basque. Accessed 17 Dec. 2024.
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