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earthenware [ˈɜːθənˌwɛə] n
(Fine Arts & Visual Arts / Ceramics) a. vessels, etc., made of baked clay b. (as adjective) an earthenware pot ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
earthenware Translations earthenware earthenware [ˈɜːθ/ənwɛəʳ] 1. n → terraglie fpl, terracotta 2. adj → di terracotta earthenware [ˈɜːθ/ənwɛəʳ] 1. n → terraglie fpl, terracotta 2. adj → di terracotta How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Now the earthenware pot tried its best to keep aloof from the brass one, which cried out: "Fear nothing, friend, I will not strike you. His son and his son's wife were disgusted at this, so the old grandfather at last had to sit in the corner behind the stove, and they gave him his food in an earthenware bowl, and not even enough of it. Having travelled some days, we were met by the King's brother, to whom, by the advice of Chec Furt, whose intent in following us was to squeeze all he could from us; we presented some pieces of Chinese workmanship, such as cases of boxes, a standish, and some earthenware, together with several pieces of painted calico, which were so much more agreeable, that he desired some other pieces instead of our Chinese curiosities; we willingly made the exchange. |
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