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A2adjective

terracotta

terracotta

Plural

terracotta

Pronunciation

ter-ra-KOT-ta

About this word

Terracotta literally means 'cooked earth' in Italian. It is both a color and a traditional Italian ceramic material.

Examples

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.

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