delft
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- noun
- /dɛlft/
- The display case was filled with exquisite examples of delft pottery, featuring intricate blue designs.
- Delft in the Netherlands
- Delft University
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- It took them a while to come up, but I planted a chocolate and cream and my favorite was Delft Blue.
Examples
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One of the two dartboards I acquired in Delft was already here, waiting to be hung in just the right spot.
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Would she tell me what else she had hidden besides the Delft plates and the silver coffee service?
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Next to her, on the drainboard, was her favorite blue delft plate.
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The Delft plates were her last hedge against the uncertain future that plagued us all.
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The morning was still cool, the sky a flat grey-white pulled close over Delft like a sheet, the summer sun not yet high enough to burn it away.
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She carefully arranged the delft vases on the shelf, proud of her collection from the Netherlands.
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The museum showcased a rare piece of delft ware, renowned for its craftsmanship and vibrant colors.
Synonyms
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A kind of pottery with a shiny coloured surface often blue or green
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A type of blue and white pottery first made in Delft in the Netherlands
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Surface Forms
Etymology
Delft comes from the Dutch town Delft, where potters became famous for making white dishes with blue decoration. So, when you see a blue-and-white plate or tile, think of that town — that particular style of glazed earthenware is called delft.