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bister
noun bis·ter \ˈbis-tər\
Definition of BISTER
1
: a yellowish-brown to dark brown pigment used in art
2
: a grayish to yellowish brown
— bis·tered \-tərd\ adjective
Variants of BISTER
bis·ter or bis·tre \ˈbis-tər\
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Origin of BISTER
French bistre
First Known Use: circa 1751
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