semiporcelain

[sem-ee-pawr-suh-lin, -pohr-, -pawrs-lin, -pohrs-, sem-ahy-]

noun

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

Origin of semiporcelain

First recorded in 1875–80; semi- + porcelain

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British Dictionary definitions for semiporcelain

semiporcelain

noun

a durable porcellaneous stoneware; stone china

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