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terra-cotta

NOUN
baked earth
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Hansen chose patterned terra-cotta tile from Foothill Tile & Stone Co. in Pasadena for the walls, and just outside, she used wallpaper from House of Hackney with mythical animals.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 29, 2026

In the living room of the same house, Honey used a shaggy circular rug to define a seating area on more terra-cotta tile flooring.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 8, 2024

In addition: Formal gathering rooms, three-story round tower, exterior embellished with terra-cotta tiles, formal porches, mature trees, patio and traditional landscaping.

From Washington Times • Apr. 20, 2023

In the darkness, Mr. Rohana walked around in his ugly sweater and a Phillies cap, lighting up the terra-cotta figures with his cellphone flashlight.

From New York Times • Apr. 19, 2023

Tall and lean, with terra-cotta eyes that make his face look even darker.

From "You Bring the Distant Near" by Mitali Perkins




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