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porcelain

[pawr-suh-lin, pohr-, pawrs-lin, pohrs-] / ˈpɔr sə lɪn, ˈpoʊr-, ˈpɔrs lɪn, ˈpoʊrs- /
NOUN
earthenware
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NOUN
ceramic
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Not the silken, restaurant version piped into porcelain.

From Salon • Mar. 1, 2026

They also have English Staffordshire porcelain dog and giraffe figurines, vintage British and French Majolica plates, and lamps and rugs they found on Etsy, EBay and at auctions.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 18, 2026

The exhibition will incorporate materials such as antique timber, porcelain, cotton, glass and bronze, and will bring new and existing large-scale work together, on display in the UK for the first time.

From BBC • Jan. 26, 2026

A senior staff member at France's presidential palace will stand trial over the alleged theft of precious tableware, including Baccarat Champagne glasses and Sèvres porcelain plates.

From BBC • Dec. 22, 2025

“People, especially children, ought to be taught acceptance and peace,” St. Francis protested with an angry clap of her porcelain hands.

From "The Marvellers" by Dhonielle Clayton




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