earthenware

adjective

/ˈɜː.θən.weər/

/ˈɜːr.θən.wer/

Definition

› made of quite rough clay, often shaped with the hands: earthenware mugs/bowlsCeramics and pottery

(Definition of earthenware adjective from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus © Cambridge University Press)

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Synonyms and related words:

amphora noun
bone china noun
ceramics noun
china noun
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earthenware noun
fire verb (HEAT)
glaze noun
glaze verb (SHINY)
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