Favrile Glass

[ fuh v-reel ]
/ fəvˈril /

Trademark.

a brand of iridescent art glass, introduced by L. C. Tiffany c1890 and used by him for blown vases, flower holders, etc.

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British Dictionary definitions for favrile glass

Favrile glass
/ (fəˈvriːl) /

noun

a type of iridescent glass developed by L.C. Tiffany
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