Abbreviations.com Convert.net Definitions.net Lyrics.net Phrases.net Quotes.net References.net Rhymes.net Synonyms.net USZip.com  Bookmark and Share
 
Definitions.net
Search for Dictionary Definitions:  
Browse Alphabetically:
 A   B   C   D   E   F   G   H   I   J   K   L   M   N   O   P   Q   R   S   T   U   V   W   X   Y   Z   # 
 random definition 

 Definitions of majolica  [əˈdʒɒl ɪ kə, məˈyɒl-]  

Translate majolica to



Definition of 'majolica' Random House Webster's College Dictionary 

1. (n.) majolica
Italian earthenware covered with an opaque glaze of tin oxide and usu. highly decorated.

2.  majolica
any similar earthenware.

Etymology:  (1545–55; < It

Definition of 'majolica' Princeton's WordNet 

1. (noun) majolica, maiolica
highly decorated earthenware with a glaze of tin oxide


Definition of 'majolica' Webster Dictionary 

1. (noun) majolica
a kind of pottery, with opaque glazing and showy, which reached its greatest perfection in Italy in the 16th century


Definitions of 'majolica' The Nuttall Encyclopedia 

1.  majolica
a kind of enamelled pottery imported into Italy from Majorca, known also as faience from its manufacture at Faenza, and applied also to vessels made of coloured clay in imitation.



'majolica' - Nearby Entries  

majestic  majesty  majidae  majolica  major affective disorder  majorana  majorana hortensis  



Citation: Add this definition to your bibliography   MLA  Chicago  APA 
"majolica." Definitions.net. STANDS4 LLC, 2012. 15 February. 2012. http://www.definitions.net/definition/majolica


Alternative search options for 'majolica'   
Search for Synonyms for 'majolica'
Quotes containing the term 'majolica'
Search for Phrases containing the term 'majolica'
Search for Abbreviations containing the term 'majolica'
Search for 'majolica' on Search majolica on Amazon.com! & Search majolica on Google.com!
What rhymes with 'majolica'?
NEW:Search for Song lyrics containing the word 'majolica'


Definitions.net |  Login |  Add New Abbreviation |  Your List |  Tools |  Become an Editor |  Tell a Friend |  Awards |  Testimonials |  Press |  News |  Forum new! |  APIs |  About
Copyright ©2001-2011 STANDS4 LLC. All rights reserved.  Terms of Use  |  Privacy Policy  |  Advertise  |  Contact Us  Follow us on Facebook! Follow us on Twitter!