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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Rioja wine region La Rioja, Basque Country, and Navarre
Spread across three different autonomous communities, the Rioja wine region is known for its tempranillo grapes, which produce the tannic, full-bodied red wines of the same name.
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Chloe Arrojado, AFAR Media, 30 Jan. 2025
Before taking a closer look at this home in San Sebastian, in Spain’s Basque Country, here’s a short history lesson.
—Marina P. Asins, Architectural Digest, 26 Jan. 2025
After winning the Copa del Rey in April and Euro 2024 in July, Williams added a further honour in October when his film ‘Los Williams’ won the Public Prize at the Basque Documentary Film Awards.
—The Athletic Uk Staff, The Athletic, 24 Jan. 2025
With the Basque now sidelined himself through a torn hamstring, however, Araujo is set to enjoy more prominence than before starting with Wednesday's Copa del Rey last 16 clash against Real Betis in Montjuic.
—Tom Sanderson, Forbes, 15 Jan. 2025
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Chloe Arrojado, AFAR Media, 30 Jan. 2025
Before taking a closer look at this home in San Sebastian, in Spain’s Basque Country, here’s a short history lesson.
—Marina P. Asins, Architectural Digest, 26 Jan. 2025
After winning the Copa del Rey in April and Euro 2024 in July, Williams added a further honour in October when his film ‘Los Williams’ won the Public Prize at the Basque Documentary Film Awards.
—The Athletic Uk Staff, The Athletic, 24 Jan. 2025
With the Basque now sidelined himself through a torn hamstring, however, Araujo is set to enjoy more prominence than before starting with Wednesday's Copa del Rey last 16 clash against Real Betis in Montjuic.
—Tom Sanderson, Forbes, 15 Jan. 2025
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“Basque.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Basque. Accessed 11 Feb. 2025.
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