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faience

/ˈfaɪ.ɒns/

/ˈfaɪ.ɑːns/

Translations

faiencenoun

faiences

The museum has a beautiful collection of faience pottery.

В музее есть красивая коллекция фаянсовой керамики.

Synonyms

faienceadjective

/ˈfaɪ.ɒns/

/ˈfaɪ.ɑːns/

Attributive use: e.g., "faience figurine". Functions as an adjective meaning "made of or relating to faience".

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.