earthenware

/ˌʌrθənˈwɛər/
/ˈʌθɪnwɛ/
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Other forms: earthenwares

Definitions of earthenware
  1. noun
    ceramic ware made of porous clay fired at low heat
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    delft
    a style of glazed earthenware; usually white with blue decoration
    faience
    glazed earthenware decorated with opaque colors
    maiolica, majolica
    highly decorated earthenware with a glaze of tin oxide
    terra cotta
    a hard unglazed brownish-red earthenware
    Samian ware, terra sigillata
    earthenware made from the reddish-brown clay found on the Aegean island of Lemnos
    type of:
    ceramic ware
    utensils made from ceramic material
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