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porcelain

nounfemininegeneral usecommon/puɾsɨˈlɐnɐ/por·ce·la·na

Definition

1

A hard, white, translucent ceramic made by firing a pure clay and then glazing it.

Usage examples

My grandmother has an antique porcelain tea set. | The sculpture was made of delicately painted porcelain.

Common combinations

fine porcelainporcelain dollporcelain vase