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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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The deal does not address issues linked to Chinese exports in other industries, Talavera adds.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 12, 2026

And this is just a really perfect opportunity with the Talavera jar.

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 Northampton districts of Talavera and Queensway were also on the list.

From BBC ● Jun. 9, 2025

He served with Cathcart in Denmark in 1807, and two years later was given a brigade in the army in Portugal, which he led at Oporto and Talavera.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 8, Slice 6 "Dodwell" to "Drama" by Various

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