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terra-cotta

noun as in baked earth

noun as in pottery

noun as in earthenware

Strong match

noun as in terra-cotta

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Among these are "Medusa," a bronze bust; and a "Mater Dolorosa," in terra-cotta.

Over the archway are two sculptured figures in red terra-cotta, representing "Flora" and "Pomona."

He had his key ready in his hand, terra cotta-hued tab swinging loose.

These graves were once all hermetically sealed by slabs of marble, or tiles of terra cotta.

They are closed with terra cotta or marble slabs, and are otherwise similar to those of the Christian Catacombs.

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On this page you'll find 4 synonyms, antonyms, and words related to terra-cotta, such as: adobe, argil, and ceramic clay.

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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