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faience

UK
/ˈfaɪ.ɒns/
US
/ˈfaɪ.ɑːns/

Translations

faiencenoun
faiences
pl
The museum's collection includes a beautiful piece of faience from the 18th century.
La collection du musée comprend une belle pièce de faïence du XVIIIe siècle.
Synonyms
ceramic
pottery
earthenware
stoneware
faienceadjective
UK
/ˈfaɪ.ɒns/
US
/ˈfaɪ.ɑːns/
Attributive use: e.g., "faience figurine". Functions as an adjective meaning "made of or relating to faience".
Additional translations
faïencéSurtout en archéologie ou en histoire de l’art; se dit d’un objet recouvert de faïence.

Definitions

faiencenoun
A type of glazed ceramic ware, typically decorated with colorful designs, originating from the ancient Middle East and later produced in Europe.
The museum's collection includes a beautiful piece of faience from the 18th century.
faienceadjective
Made of, consisting of, or relating to faience (glazed earthenware).
The archaeologists unearthed a faience amulet from the tomb.
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