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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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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 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

The pair had "come to Talavera to climb the bridge and create content for social networks," according to city councillor Macarena Muñoz.

From BBC Oct. 14, 2024

The mild Archbishop de Talavera, the humane Tendilla, were superseded in the government of the city by fanatics more after Isabella's heart.

From Southern Spain by Calvert, A. F. (Albert Frederick)

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