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Talavera
[ tah-lah-vair-uh, tal-uh- ]
noun
- a type of Mexican earthenware characterized by colorful, detailed patterns and a milky glaze.
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Word History and Origins
Origin of Talavera1
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Example Sentences
If it was occupied by Spaniards, they were to proceed to Talavera and hand them in at headquarters.
Terence was now told to prepare to leave, with a convoy of prisoners, for Talavera.
Naturally Ojeda considered himself in charge of the ship; naturally Talavera did not.
Talavera was the first distinct defeat sustained by a French army of any size since Napoleon had appeared on the scene.
He was only created Lord Wellington after the battle of Talavera, but it is convenient to use the familiar title all through.
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