fajance

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Danish[edit]

Etymology[edit]

From French faïence, named after the city Faenza in Italy, where it was made in the 16th century.

Pronunciation[edit]

  • IPA(key): /fajanɡsə/, [faˈjɑŋsə]

Noun[edit]

fajance c (singular definite fajancen, plural indefinite fajancer)

  1. (uncountable) faience (a type of tin-glazed earthenware ceramic)
  2. (countable) an object made of this material

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