earthenware

Reading level: hard

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

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Definition

  1. noun ceramic ware made of porous clay fired at low heat

Etymology

From earthen + -ware, first recorded appearance in 1673. Compare Dutch aardewerk (“earthenware”).

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