grand feu

American  

[grahn fœ] / grɑ̃ ˈfœ /

noun

Ceramics.

1. a firing of ceramics at a high temperature.

2. the category of ceramic colors fired at high temperature.

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Etymology

Origin of grand feu

1860–65; < French: literally, great fire

Example Sentences

But for delicate modelling, where colour is a secondary consideration and where refinements may be obscured by too much gloss, the grand feu porcelain or salt glaze are the best and only alternatives.

From Pottery, for Artists Craftsmen & Teachers by Cox, George J.

Being all completed in one baking, au grand feu, the painting thus executed became imperishable.

From The Collector's Handbook to Keramics of the Renaissance and Modern Periods by Chaffers, William

Et ces derniers voyant l'ardeur de nos gens qui fonçoient avec une vigeur infinie furent enfin obligés de plier tout à fait après 4 heures d'un grand feu.

From Montcalm and Wolfe by Parkman, Francis

Fearing to be too late, one of the armed men let off his piece, which was the signal for a grand feu de joie.

From The Island Queen by Ballantyne, R. M. (Robert Michael)