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  • noun Powdered fledspar, kaolin, or quartz, used in the manufacture of porcelain.

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  • noun Powdered feldspar, kaolin, or quartz, used in the manufacture of porcelain.

Etymologies

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From Chinese.

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  • See citation on kaolin.

    November 12, 2015

  • it reminds me of Lord Dunsany and his heart of fine-grained stone

    November 13, 2015