Definitions
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- noun
Pottery decorated with a combination of contrastingly colouredclays , supposed to resemble thelayers of colour in anagate stone.
from WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.
- noun pottery that is veined and mottled to resemble agate
Etymologies
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Examples
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A steaming agateware can of water stood on the floor just inside this door.
Ruth Fielding Down East Or, The Hermit of Beach Plum Point Alice B. Emerson
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Of course, it is not necessary to tell even unexperienced housewives never under any circumstances allow food to stand in tins in which it was canned; do not ever stand food away in tin; use small agateware dishes, in which food, such as small quantities of left-overs, etc, may be reheated.
Mary at the Farm and Book of Recipes Compiled during Her Visit among the "Pennsylvania Germans" Edith Matilda Thomas 1889
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The tall chest to the left of Dek's portrait holds several samples of Timberlake's pottery, agateware, decoys and other miscellaneous items.
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To the right side of the granary, visitors can enjoy an interesting display of even more of Timberlake's agateware.
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Featuring countertops of hand-made brick with matching flooring and handmade cabinet hardware, the kitchen area is not only functional but is also an attractive display area for Timberlake's collection of agateware.
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