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lusterware

lusterware

1 9.9
Pottery with a shiny, rainbow-like metal coating
  • noun
  • /ˈlʌstərˌwɛr/
  • Specialized
translation icon : loza de lustre
  • "The lusterware!" says his mother.
  • Spanish lusterware
  • making lusterware
  • lusterware from the century

Examples

  • The decorative lusterware from this collection features a stunning metallic sheen that reflects light beautifully.

  • I displayed the antique lusterware on the shelf, captivated by its shimmering finish and intricate designs.

  • Many art enthusiasts seek out lusterware due to its unique glaze that gives pottery a distinctive reflective quality.

Surface Forms

lusterware singular
lusterwares plural

Morphology

lusterware = luster + ware (transparent) = luster + ware

Meaning is directly the combination of 'luster' (sheen) + 'ware' (type of goods), a straightforward productive compound for learners.

Etymology

Lusterware comes from luster ('shine') and ware ('goods'), so it literally means 'shiny goods'. That's why lusterware refers to pottery with a thin, metallic, shining glaze.