Terrakotta
terracotta (unglazed fired clay)
noun te-ra-KOT-ta Rare
Origin: from Italian terra cotta, 'baked earth'
Also means
object made from terracotta
Usage Note
Terrakotta refers to unglazed, reddish-brown fired clay used for sculpture and pottery. As an adjective it describes the characteristic warm red-brown colour.
Examples
"Die Terrakotta-Figuren aus der Han-Dynastie wurden sorgfältig restauriert."
Natural Translation
The terracotta figures from the Han dynasty were carefully restored.
Literal Translation
The terracotta figures from the Han dynasty were carefully restored.
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