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majolica Definition

ma·joli·ca (mə jäl′i kə)

noun

  1. a variety of Italian pottery, enameled, glazed, and richly colored and decorated
  2. pottery like this

Etymology: It maiolica < Maiolica, Majorca, where produced

majolica Usage Examples

Adjective modifier

  • Italian: Pottery specialist Duncan Smith from Southampton recognized pieces of Iberian courseware and high grade Italian majolica.

Modifies a noun

  • tile: In typically extravagant yet classical Italian style, the 17th century cupola is formed by green and yellow majolica roof tiles.
  • dish: A majolica cheese dish by George Jones, 7 ½ " high.