Talavera

[ tah-lah-vair-uh, tal-uh- ]

noun

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of Talavera¹

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

Example Sentences

If it was occupied by Spaniards, they were to proceed to Talavera and hand them in at headquarters.

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Terence was now told to prepare to leave, with a convoy of prisoners, for Talavera.

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Naturally Ojeda considered himself in charge of the ship; naturally Talavera did not.

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Talavera was the first distinct defeat sustained by a French army of any size since Napoleon had appeared on the scene.

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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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