earthenware

earth-en-ware · noun

imported

Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    Pottery made of porous clay fired at relatively low temperatures.

  2. 2.

    Domestic ceramic articles made from this material.

Related words

See also: ceramic, earthen, pottery
Synonyms: ceramics, crockery, pottery

Etymology

From Middle English, combining earthen (made of earth) + ware (goods, merchandise). The term dates from the 14th century.