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10 Language-to-English DictionariesPottery
/ˈpɒt.əri/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
Ceramic ware made by shaping and then firing a non-metallic mineral, such as clay, at a high temperature.
"The artist showcased her beautiful pottery at the local craft fair." - 2
The art or craft of making ceramic ware.
"He took a class to learn the techniques of pottery."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The word 'pottery' originates from the Middle English term 'potterie', which derives from the Old French 'potier', meaning 'pot maker'. The root can be traced back to the Latin 'pottus', referring to a container or vessel, reflecting the historical significance of pottery in human culture as a means of creating functional and artistic objects.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Pottery" is said worldwide
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céramique
Transliteration: seramik
"Elle a acheté de la céramique au marché."
Töpferei
Transliteration: Töpferei
"Die Töpferei stellt handgefertigte Töpfe her."
ceramica
Transliteration: cheramika
"La ceramica è un'arte antica."
cerámica
Transliteration: theramika
"La cerámica es muy valorada en esta región."
cerâmica
Transliteration: seramika
"A cerâmica é uma forma de arte muito antiga."
मिट्टी के बर्तन
Transliteration: mitti ke bartan
"गांव में मिट्टी के बर्तन बनाना एक पारंपरिक कला है।"
陶器
Transliteration: táoqì
"陶器在中国有着悠久的历史。"
도자기
Transliteration: dojagi
"도자기는 한국 전통 예술의 중요한 부분입니다."
陶器
Transliteration: tōki
"陶器は日本の文化において重要な役割を果たしています。"
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