fajance

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Danish

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Etymology

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

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /fajanɡsə/, [faˈjɑŋsə]

Noun

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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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