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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   A form of Japanese pottery traditionally used in the tea ceremony, characterized by hand-moulding of the clay (as opposed to turning it on a potter's wheel), low firing temperatures, and the removal of pieces from the kiln while still glowing hot. uncountable

Etymology

From Raku + -ware.

Related phrases

potter's wheeltea ceremony

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