Canton enamel

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noun

Chinese enamelware similar to Limoges.

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Origin of Canton enamel

1905–10; after Canton, China

Words nearby Canton enamel

can't make head or tail of, canto, canto fermo, canton, Canton crepe, Canton enamel, Cantonese, Canton flannel, canton ginger, Canton Island, cantonize

How to use Canton enamel in a sentence

Eventually, the fire sale extended to his personal belongings—including a $20 enamel teapot.
The Zillionaires Who Lost Everything|Tom Sykes|October 26, 2014|DAILY BEAST
The chicken was cut into large chunks and all the blood from both birds sat in a dirty old enamel jug.
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The Democrat's early voting edge in Stark means that they are confident of winning the cities of Canton, Massillon, and Alliance.
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Last winter saw a battle at Plymouth-Canton Community Schools in Michigan.
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The memory of 1912, Carlisle, and Canton was as fresh as yesterday in that pre-television era.
The Most Wonderful Athlete in the World: Jim Thorpe’s Story|Kate Buford|August 5, 2012|DAILY BEAST
Capitulation of the city of Canton, which had forfeited previous stipulations with the British and resumed hostilities.
The Every Day Book of History and Chronology|Joel Munsell
I resolved to stop only a few days in Victoria, as it was my wish to arrive at Canton as soon as possible.
A Woman's Journey Round the World|Ida Pfeiffer
I visited during my stay in Canton as many workshops of the different artists as I could.
A Woman's Journey Round the World|Ida Pfeiffer
For miles below Canton, the villages follow one another in quick succession.
A Woman's Journey Round the World|Ida Pfeiffer
It is only during the last few years that we European women have been allowed to visit or remain in the factories at Canton.
A Woman's Journey Round the World|Ida Pfeiffer