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maiolica

Syllabification: (ma·iol·i·ca)
Pronunciation: /mīˈäləkə/

Definition of maiolica

noun

  • fine earthenware with colored decoration on an opaque white tin glaze, originating in Italy during the Renaissance.

Origin:

mid 16th century: Italian, from Maiolica 'Majorca'

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