terra-cotta
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They came in a small range of colors: sand, terra cotta, chestnut.
From Slate • Oct. 20, 2024
Multicolored matte-glaze terra cotta in submarine blue and peach adorns the elaborate top story, main cornice and spandrel sections.
From Seattle Times • Sep. 8, 2023
This short poncho-like mantle, made from a blanket the color of faded terra cotta, whose embroideries form a veritable encyclopedia of the stuff of everyday living.
From New York Times • May 5, 2023
While almost any type of container can be used to grow your plants, some common ones include plastic, ceramic or terra cotta pots or fabric grow bags.
From Salon • Mar. 20, 2023
Heart-wood maroon to terra cotta or deep brownish red; sap-wood light orange to dark amber, very soft and light, no odor; pith rays very distinct, specially pronounced on radial section.
From Wood and Forest by Noyes, William
