Faience

//ˈfaɪ.əns// noun

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A type of tin-glazed earthenware ceramic, used domestically for tableware and in architecture as a decorative material. countable, uncountable

    "The smile, you see, is perfect—wonderful / As mere Faience! a table ornament / To suit the richest mounting."

  2. 2
    glazed earthenware decorated with opaque colors wordnet
  3. 3
    Beads or small ornaments made from frit, from the eastern Mediterranean of the Bronze and Iron Ages. countable, uncountable

    "Beneath these booths were spread their goods; silks from Cos, bronze weapons and copper rods, or ingots from the rich mines of Cyprus, linens and muslins from Egypt; beads, idols, carven bowls, knives, glass ware, pottery in all shapes, and charms made of glazed faience or Egyptian stone; […]."

Etymology

From French faïence, named after the city of Faenza, Italy, where it was made in the 16th century.

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