| Main Entry: | porcelain |
| Part of Speech: | noun |
| Definition: | earthenware |
Synonyms: |
ceramic, ceramics, china, enamel, enamelware, pottery |
| Notes: | earthenware is low-fired clay, porcelain is high-fired, stoneware is about halfway between earthenware and porcelain in quality and durability, and the term china can be applied to any porcelain, earthenware, or ceramicware dishes or crockery |
| Main Entry: | porcelain |
| Part of Speech: | noun |
| Definition: | ceramic |
Synonyms: |
china, crackleware, earthenware |
| Main Entry: | china |
| Part of Speech: | noun |
| Definition: | dishes, often valuable |
Synonyms: |
ceramics, crockery, porcelain, pottery, service, stoneware, tableware, ware |
| Notes: | earthenware is low-fired clay, porcelain is high-fired, stoneware is about halfway between earthenware and porcelain in quality and durability, and the term china can be applied to any porcelain, earthenware, or ceramicware dishes or crockery |
| Main Entry: | pottery |
| Part of Speech: | noun |
| Definition: | containers made from clay; clay art |
Synonyms: |
ceramics, crockery, earthenware, firing, glazing, porcelain, porcelainware, stoneware, terra cotta |
| Main Entry: | crockery |
| Part of Speech: | noun |
| Definition: | earthenware |
Synonyms: |
ceramics, porcelain, pottery |
| Main Entry: | ceramic |
| Part of Speech: | noun |
| Definition: | pottery |
Synonyms: |
brick, ceramics, clay, earthenware, porcelain, stoneware, tile, tiles |