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10 Language-to-English DictionariesClayware
/ˈkleɪ.wɛər/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
Objects made from clay, typically pottery or ceramic items.
"The artist showcased her latest collection of clayware at the local craft fair." - 2
A category of ceramic products that are shaped and fired from clay.
"The store specializes in handmade clayware, including bowls, vases, and tiles."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'clayware' is derived from the combination of 'clay', which comes from Old English 'claeg', meaning 'moldable earth', and 'ware', from Old English 'waru', meaning 'goods' or 'products'. The term has evolved to refer specifically to items made from clay, particularly in pottery and ceramics.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Clayware" is said worldwide
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céramique
Transliteration: se-ray-meek
"Elle a acheté de la céramique artisanale au marché."
Keramik
Transliteration: keh-rah-mik
"Die Keramik in diesem Geschäft ist handgefertigt."
ceramica
Transliteration: cheh-rah-mee-kah
"Ha comprato ceramica artigianale al mercato."
cerámica
Transliteration: theh-rah-mee-kah
"Compró cerámica hecha a mano en la feria."
cerâmica
Transliteration: seh-rah-mee-kah
"Ela comprou cerâmica artesanal no mercado."
मिट्टी के बर्तन
Transliteration: mitti ke bartan
"उसने बाजार में मिट्टी के बर्तन खरीदे।"
陶器
Transliteration: táo qì
"她在市场上买了手工陶器。"
도자기
Transliteration: dojagi
"그녀는 시장에서 수제 도자기를 샀다."
陶器
Transliteration: tōki
"彼女は市場で手作りの陶器を買った。"
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