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china

Pronunciation: /ˈtʃʌɪnə/
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Definition of china

noun

  • 1 [mass noun] a fine white or translucent vitrified ceramic material:a plate made of china [as modifier]:a china cupAlso called porcelain.
  • household tableware or other objects made from china or a similar material:she had begun to remove the breakfast china
  • 2British informal a friend.
    [from rhyming slang china plate 'mate']

Origin:

late 16th century (as an adjective): from Persian chīnī 'relating to China', where it was originally made

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