terra cotta

terra cotta Definition

terra cotta (ter′ə kät′ə)

noun

a hard, brown-red, usually unglazed earthenware used for pottery, sculpture, etc.
its brown-red color

Etymology: It, lit., baked earth < L: see terra & cook

terra cotta Related Forms

ter′ra-cot′ta adjective

terra cotta Usage Examples

Adjective modifier

Mexican: Decorated with handcrafted furniture in native woods, woven fabrics and rugs, Mexican terra cotta tiled floors, original artwork and antiques.

Modifies a noun

pot: Water Storage Most Indian kitchens have a terra cotta pot used to keep water cool.
tile: Red brick with molded brick string courses and decorative terra cotta tiles in apex of gables.
ridge: Green Westmoreland slate hipped roof with half round terra cotta ridge.
floor: Each bed and breakfast features private bathrooms, terra cotta floors and cozy furnishings.
planter: Perfectly adaptable to pots, patio terra cotta planters or window boxes.
string: Part of the Broad Street facade, showing terra cotta string courses, window dressings and aprons.

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