Belleek

American  

[buh-leek] / bəˈlik /

noun

1. a fragile Irish porcelain with a bright luster.

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Belleek British  

/ bəˈliːk /

noun

1. 1. a kind of thin fragile porcelain with a lustrous glaze

   2. ( as modifier )

      a Belleek vase

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Etymology

Origin of Belleek

First recorded in 1865–70; after Belleek, town in Northern Ireland where it is made

Example Sentences

When asked if the story influenced her decor, she mentioned some subtle touches, such as artwork from Ireland, a sign she made in the Irish language and Belleek pottery.

From Los Angeles Times

Electric Ireland customer Donna Gallagher from Belleek in County Fermanagh has been without electricity since 12:00 BST on Friday.

From BBC

A woman has died following a two-vehicle crash in Belleek, County Fermanagh.

From BBC

A water tanker and appliances from Belleek, Enniskillen and Irvinestown stations attended the scene.

From BBC

There were also reports of flooding in Belleek and Cashel in the county, as well as Strabane in County Londonderry and Sion Mills in County Tyrone.

From BBC