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单词 maiolica
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Definition of maiolica in English:

maiolica

noun məˈjɒlɪkəmʌɪˈɒlɪkəməˈyäləkə
mass noun
  • Fine earthenware with coloured decoration on an opaque white tin glaze, originating in Italy during the Renaissance.

    Example sentencesExamples
    • Through the Renaissance, collectors displayed maiolica proudly and prominently in their homes and businesses.
    • Her bedroom was decorated with sacred paintings and furnished with quantities of maiolica and glassware.
    • The rise of maiolica during the Italian Renaissance signaled a change in the perception and purpose of ceramic wares.
    • Traditionally, maiolica is earthenware with a lead-based glaze made opaque by tin oxide.
    • I have taught maiolica decoration to the older students with great results.

Origin

Mid 16th century: Italian, from Maiolica 'Majorca'.

Rhymes

frolicker, majolica
 
 

Definition of maiolica in US English:

maiolica

nounməˈyäləkə
  • Fine earthenware with colored decoration on an opaque white tin glaze, originating in Italy during the Renaissance.

    Example sentencesExamples
    • Her bedroom was decorated with sacred paintings and furnished with quantities of maiolica and glassware.
    • Through the Renaissance, collectors displayed maiolica proudly and prominently in their homes and businesses.
    • Traditionally, maiolica is earthenware with a lead-based glaze made opaque by tin oxide.
    • I have taught maiolica decoration to the older students with great results.
    • The rise of maiolica during the Italian Renaissance signaled a change in the perception and purpose of ceramic wares.

Origin

Mid 16th century: Italian, from Maiolica ‘Majorca’.

 
 
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