What is another word for bise?

Pronunciation: [bˈa͡ɪz] (IPA)

Bise is a French word that means "a cold north wind." There are several words that are synonyms or similar to the word "bise" in meaning. Some of these words include "norther," "nordet," "mistral," and "tramontana." These words all refer to winds that come from the north or northwest and are often associated with cold weather and icy conditions. Other synonyms for "bise" include "brise," "bris," and "breath," which all refer to a breeze or light wind. Although these words may have slightly different meanings and connotations, they all describe a type of wind that can have a significant impact on weather and climate in certain areas.

Synonyms for Bise:

What are the hypernyms for Bise?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.
  • Other hypernyms:

    airstream (a continuous flow of air), wind (a natural movement of air).

What are the hyponyms for Bise?

Hyponyms are more specific words categorized under a broader term, known as a hypernym.

Usage examples for Bise

2000, situated on the side of three basaltic rocks, at whose base flow three impetuous mountain torrents-the bise, Mas, and Volane.
"The South of France--East Half"
Charles Bertram Black
The sound of the bells, half musical, half ominous, was borne by the bise across the vineyards, for the easterly wind that brings fine weather was blowing over lake and forest, and seemed to drive before it thin sheets of moonlight that turned the whole world soft.
"A Prisoner in Fairyland"
Algernon Blackwood
We us'd with good success a slight Mixture of the fine Powder of bise, with that of Orpiment, or that of good Yellow Oker, I say a slight Mixture, because we found that an exquisite Mixture did not do so well, but by lightly mingling the two Pigments in several little Parcels, those of them in which the Proportion and Manner of Mixture was more Lucky, afforded us a good Green.
"Experiments and Considerations Touching Colours (1664)"
Robert Boyle

Famous quotes with Bise

  • Judas did not make only one kiss. (Judas n'a pas fait qu'une seule bise)
    Charles de LEUSSE

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