A2Adjective
terracotta
terracotta
/ter-ra-KOT-ta/
Plural: terracotta
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What does ‘terracotta’ mean in English?
Examples in Context
I vasi terracotta decorano il terrazzo.
The terracotta pots decorate the terrace.
Il pavimento terracotta è tipico delle case toscane.
The terracotta floor is typical of Tuscan houses.
About This Word
Terracotta literally means 'cooked earth' in Italian. It is both a color and a traditional Italian ceramic material.
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