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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Pintxos culture in Spain’s Basque Country is like no other.
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Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 10 Mar. 2025
It's been so lovely to see all of your pictures of your beautiful Tiramisu Basque Cheesecake and to hear all of your questions.
—Bon Appétit, 6 Mar. 2025
And to end on a sweet note, this Tiramisu Basque Cheesecake brought to you by BA Bake Club is a must make.
—Nina Moskowitz, Bon Appétit, 28 Feb. 2025
Both Olazabal and Rahm hail from the Basque Country in Spain.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 27 Feb. 2025
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Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 10 Mar. 2025
It's been so lovely to see all of your pictures of your beautiful Tiramisu Basque Cheesecake and to hear all of your questions.
—Bon Appétit, 6 Mar. 2025
And to end on a sweet note, this Tiramisu Basque Cheesecake brought to you by BA Bake Club is a must make.
—Nina Moskowitz, Bon Appétit, 28 Feb. 2025
Both Olazabal and Rahm hail from the Basque Country in Spain.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 27 Feb. 2025
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“Basque.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Basque. Accessed 24 Mar. 2025.
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