Terra-cotta
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Terra-cotta is a noun meaning Alternative form of terracotta.
Meaning
Alternative form of terracotta.
Example Sentences
We began the trip at the ancient capital of Xi'an, where the Chinese put on an elaborate and beautiful welcoming ceremony. The next day we had the opportunity to walk among the rows of the famous terra-cotta warriors, and to have a roundtable discussion with Chinese citizens in the small village of Xiahe.
Word Forms
- terra-cottas
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include cutcha, galt, pot-sherd, paint-pot, tortoise-shell, potshard.
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