terra sigillata

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terra sigillata [ˈtɛrə ˌsɪdʒɪˈlɑːtə]

1. (Earth Sciences / Geological Science) Rare a reddish-brown clayey earth found on the Aegean island of Lemnos: formerly used as an astringent and in the making of earthenware pottery

2. (Earth Sciences / Geological Science) any similar earth resembling this

3. (Social Science / Archaeology) earthenware pottery made from this or a similar earth, esp Samian ware

[from Latin: sealed earth]

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terra sigillata - earthenware made from the reddish-brown clay found on the Aegean island of Lemnos

Samian ware

earthenware - ceramic ware made of porous clay fired at low heat

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