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Coade stone

American  
[kohd] / koʊd /

noun

  1. a ceramic imitation of carved stonework popular in England around 1800.

Etymology

Origin of Coade stone

Named after Eleanor Coade, late 18th-century English manufacturer

Example Sentences

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Carved from Coade stone, the sculpture is thought to have been made in 1802 and depicts the Roman Naiade, Sabrina, in a grotto which was originally decorated with shells, coral and gems.

From BBC • Apr. 13, 2023

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