a town in the SW Netherlands, in South Holland province. Pop: 97 000 (2003 est) - Also called: delftware
tin-glazed earthenware made in Delft since the 17th century, typically having blue decoration on a white ground a similar earthenware made in England
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delft
(delft),USA pronunciation n.
Delft (delft),USA pronunciation n.
- Ceramicsearthenware having an opaque white glaze with an overglaze decoration, usually in blue.
- Ceramicsany pottery resembling this.
- after Delft 1705–15
Delft (delft),USA pronunciation n.
- Place Namesa city in W Netherlands. 84,129.
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