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Talavera

American  
[tah-lah-vair-uh, tal-uh-] / ˌtɑ lɑˈvɛər ə, ˌtæl ə- /

noun

  1. a type of Mexican earthenware characterized by colorful, detailed patterns and a milky glaze.


Etymology

Origin of Talavera

Named after Talavera de la Reina , the Spanish village famed for this pottery

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They really made it their own in the Talavera tradition.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 17, 2026

The PMI data “will offer a useful measure of how activity is being affected by the crisis in the Middle East,” said Oxford Economics’ chief European economist Angel Talavera in a note.

From The Wall Street Journal Apr. 17, 2026

The man was scaling one of Spain's highest bridges on Sunday in the city of Talavera de la Reina, situated some 70 miles south-west of Madrid.

From BBC Oct. 14, 2024

“Mr. Talavera did not threaten any member of law enforcement, nor would a reasonable deputy interpret Mr. Talavera’s conduct as a threat of violence or endangering anyone.”

From Los Angeles Times Nov. 28, 2023

This opinion was received with an assenting smile by most present, though Fernando de Talavera had doubts of its justice.

From Mercedes of Castile The Voyage to Cathay by Cooper, J. Fenimore

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