semiporcelain

American

[sem-ee-pawr-suh-lin, -pohr-, -pawrs-lin, -pohrs-, sem-ahy-] / ˌsɛm iˈpɔr sə lɪn, -ˈpoʊr-, -ˈpɔrs lɪn, -ˈpoʊrs-, ˌsɛm aɪ- /

noun

any of several vitrified ceramic wares lacking the translucency or hardness of true porcelain but otherwise similar to it.

semiporcelain British

/ ˌsɛmɪˈpɔːslɪn /

noun

a durable porcellaneous stoneware; stone china

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Etymology

Origin of semiporcelain

First recorded in 1875–80; semi- + porcelain

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Groupings within the Main Gallery include fine china; porcelain, semiporcelain and stoneware; and musical, figural and whimsical.

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