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B1nounfemminile

laterracotta

terracotta

Plural

terrecotte

Pronunciation

ter-rah-KOT-tah

About this word

Literally 'baked earth' (terra + cotta). Widely used in Italian architecture and art.

Examples

I vasi di terracotta sono tipici dell'artigianato toscano.

Terracotta pots are typical of Tuscan craftsmanship.

La scultura in terracotta è stata cotta nel forno.

The terracotta sculpture was fired in the kiln.

Related Words

argillaceramicafornoartigianato