STONEWARE

stoneware

(noun) ceramic ware that is fired in high heat and vitrified and nonporous

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

stoneware (countable and uncountable, plural stonewares)

A type of pottery that is fired at a high temperature and is dense, opaque and nonporous.

Source: Wiktionary


Stone"ware`, n.

Definition: A species of coarse potter's ware, glazed and baked.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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