Sèvres
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- proper noun
- /sɛvʁ/
- Rodin's portrait of him, issued in an unlimited edition in biscuit de Sèvres by the Manufacture Nationale, shows a supercilious dandy whose appearance suggested the character of his work.
- Sèvres porcelain
- Manufacture de Sèvres
Examples
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Her Ladyship asked for the Sèvres.
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Uh, but I noticed in the dining room, the dinner has been laid with the Sèvres service, so I've asked for the Meissen instead.
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The Sèvres is a soft-paste porcelain, much more fragile than the hard-paste Meissen.
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The elegant dining room was adorned with fine Sèvres porcelain, showcasing its renowned craftsmanship.
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Collectors around the world are eager to acquire genuine Sèvres pieces for their exquisite beauty.
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At the museum, the exhibition featured a stunning array of Sèvres porcelain, highlighting its historical significance.
Synonyms
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Delicate, high-quality dishes made of porcelain for special occasions
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A hard white clay people make dishes, cups, and vases from
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Dishes and cups made from fine porcelain used at the table
A fine unglazed porcelain made to look like white marble for small statues
Surface Forms
Etymology
Sèvres is the name of a town near Paris that became famous for a royal factory that made very fine porcelain. That's why people call a delicate plate or vase 'Sèvres' — it means high-quality 'china' from that place.