Bistre
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈbɪstə(ɹ)/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Bistre is a noun meaning A brown pigment made from soot, especially from beech wood.
Meaning
A brown pigment made from soot, especially from beech wood.
More Meanings
- A mid-to-dark brown color resembling the pigment.
Example Sentences
[O]h! what an object he was! The rings round his eyes were of the colour of bistre […]
Word Forms
- bistres
- bister
Synonyms for bistre
Depending on context, synonyms include bister.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include bister, wash, bleck, blacklet, bletch, blackwood.
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