earthenware
|earth/en/ware|
B2
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/ˈɜrθənˌwɛr/
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/ˈɜːθənˌweə/
clay pottery
Etymology
Etymology Information
'earthenware' originates from the combination of 'earth' and 'ware', where 'earth' refers to the material clay and 'ware' refers to manufactured articles.
Historical Evolution
'Earthenware' has been used since the 17th century to describe pottery made from clay.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it referred to any pottery made from clay, and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45