BISTER


Meaning of BISTER in English

n.

Variant: or bis · tre

Pronunciation: ' bis-t ə r

Function: noun

Etymology: French bistre

Date: circa 1751

1 : a yellowish-brown to dark brown pigment used in art

2 : a grayish to yellowish brown

– bis · tered \ -t ə rd \ adjective

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