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.

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Etymology

Origin of Talavera

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

Example Sentences

Lewis Stevenson, from Derby, fell from Castilla La Mancha bridge, outside the city of Talavera de la Reina, on Sunday.

From BBC • Oct. 17, 2024

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

“At no time did Mr. Talavera do anything to provoke the use of deadly force,” according to the complaint.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 28, 2023

Tunnels at the Talavera mine are opened in a rudimentary fashion by informal miners looking for gold.

From Reuters • Jun. 4, 2023

An interesting offshoot from the Talavera potteries is to be found in the tin-enamelled wares made at Puebla, Mexico, from the early 17th century.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 5, Slice 6 "Celtes, Konrad" to "Ceramics" by Various