Quick Facts
- Also called:
- chinaware
- Related Topics:
- porcelain
- ironstone china
- bone china
- hotel china
- fine china
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china
ceramic ware
china, any of various fine ornamental and useful ceramic wares, usually made of porcelain. See porcelain; bone china; ironstone china.
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