Bay of Biscay

/beɪ əv ˈbɪskeɪ/
/beɪ əv ˈbɪskeɪ/
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Definitions of Bay of Biscay
  1. noun
    an arm of the Atlantic Ocean in western Europe; bordered by the west coast of France and the north coast of Spain
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    bay, embayment
    an indentation of a shoreline larger than a cove but smaller than a gulf
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