faience

Definitions


[feɪˈɒ̃s], (Noun)

Definitions:
- glazed ceramic ware, in particular decorated tin-glazed earthenware of the type which includes delftware and maiolica
(e.g: faience figurines)


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Origin:
late 17th century (originally denoting pottery made at Faenza): from French faïence, from Faïence, the French name for Faenza




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