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| Part of Speech: | noun |
| Definition: | ceramic |
| Synonyms: | china, crackleware, earthenware |
| Notes: | earthenware is low-fired clay, porcelain is high-fired, stoneware is about halfway between earthenware and porcelain in quality and durability, and the term china can be applied to any porcelain, earthenware, or ceramicware dishes or crockery |
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