| 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 |