noun

earthenware

earthenware, pottery

She collects antique earthenware.

She collects antique earthenware.

The soup was served in an earthenware bowl.

The soup was served in an earthenware bowl.

((earthenware)) pottery made of baked clay She bought some beautiful earthenware at the market.

Synonyms: pottery, ceramics, crockery

A combination of 'earthen' (made of earth) and 'ware' (goods). It literally means 'goods made from earth'.

Break it down into its parts: 'earthen' (from earth) + 'ware' (goods). It's simply ware made from earth.

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