agateware

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Noun agateware has 1 sense

agateware - pottery that is veined and mottled to resemble agate
--₁ is a kind of pottery, clayware

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Agateware

Definition:

Agateware refers to a type of pottery characterized by its marbled appearance, achieved by mixing different-colored clays together.

Sense 1:

Noun: A type of pottery with a marbled appearance.

Example sentence: The artisan created a beautiful agateware vase by skillfully blending various clays.

Sense 2:

Adjective: Describing pottery that has a marbled appearance.

Example sentence: The agateware teapot caught everyone's attention with its unique swirls of colors.

Sense 3:

Noun: A term used locally to refer to a specific type of pottery.

Example sentence: In the town of Blueville, agateware has been a traditional craft for centuries, passed down from generation to generation.