majolica
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- noun
- /məˈdʒɒlɪkə/
- Specialized
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mayólica
- This musical instrument was previously part of the collection (mainly of European porcelain and majolica) formed by Don Placido di Sangro, Duke of Martina, in the second half of the nineteenth century.
- majolica plate
- majolica tile
- majolica lamp
Examples
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Hundreds of containers—tin, plastic, majolica, wood, cement—were carefully arranged in groups all over the brick floor and around the magnolia tree.
Fiction book (1999) -
- Yes, it's an original Majolica.
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I'm actually supposed to do a review today on a Majolica Majorca product.
Blog text (15) -
No frontispiece, bookbinding, flag, majolica pharmacy jar, vestment, or map from this period lacks a family stemma.
Academic text (2012) -
Skirting the wreckage of the majolica vase and strewn contents, they ascended cautiously to Amanda's room.
Fiction book (1997) -
Lush, color-blazing still life of fruit and flowers in majolica bowls and vases; haunting portraits; mysterious and beckoning interiors.
Fiction book (2002) -
The dining table was beautifully set with a majolica plate featuring intricate floral designs.
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In the art gallery, we admired the majolica pottery, which showcased vibrant colors and detailed patterns.
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Her collection includes several antique majolica vases that capture the charm of traditional craftsmanship.
Synonyms
A kind of painted clay pottery with a shiny white surface and bright colors
How Decorated
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Surface Forms
Etymology
Majolica comes from the island name Majorca, where this bright pottery with a shiny 'glaze' was sold to other countries long ago. So, Majolica now means the colorful, shiny pottery you see in plates and vases decorated with bright paint.