Wedgwood
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- proper noun
- /ˈwɛdʒwʊd/
- Wedgwood produced an Egyptian tea service whose teapots sported crocodile handles and hieroglyphic borders.
- Josiah Wedgwood
- Wedgwood dynasty
Examples
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In the Wedgwood family, there were other consanguineous marriages as well.
Academic text (2010) -
In 1780, his longtime partner died, and Wedgwood turned to Erasmus Darwin to help run the successful business.
Blog text (24) -
Most of these consanguineous marriages were contracted by the children of Josiah Wedgwood II, Charles Darwin's uncle.
Academic text (2010) -
Josiah Wedgwood III married his first cousin, Caroline Darwin, Charles Darwin's sister.
Academic text (2010) -
The white clapboard siding was dingy in the shadows, the Wedgwood shutters seeming a dusky blue.
Fiction book (1990) -
The museum features a stunning collection of Wedgwood pottery, showcasing the unique blue and white designs.
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Her favorite piece in the living room is a vintage Wedgwood vase that her grandmother passed down to her.
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At the auction, he was thrilled to discover an original Wedgwood plate from the 18th century.
Surface Forms
Etymology
The word Wedgwood is the family name of Josiah Wedgwood, 'an English potter' who founded the Wedgwood firm and changed how pottery was made. His name still stands for high-quality ceramics.