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crockery

Pronunciation: /ˈkrɒk(ə)ri/

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Definition of crockery

noun

[mass noun]

plates, dishes, cups, and other similar items, especially ones made of earthenware or china.

Origin:

early 18th century: from obsolete crocker 'potter', from crock¹

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Definition of crockery in the US English dictionary

Nearby words

crochet
croci
crocidolite
crock ¹
crock ²
crockery
crocket
Crockett, Davy
Crockford
Crockpot
crocodile

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noun

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