Bīce, n.

n. [Fr. & Pr. bis, It. bigio, light-gray, tawny.] Bīce (Paint.) A pale blue color, prepared from the native blue carbonate of copper, or from smalt.

☞ Green bice is prepared from the blue, by adding yellow orpiment, or by grinding down the green carbonate of copper. Cooley. Brande.