First Known Use: 1579
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china
noun chi·na \ˈchī-nə\
: a hard white material that is made of baked clay and used to make plates, bowls, etc.
: plates, bowls, cups, etc., that are made of china
Full Definition of CHINA
1
: porcelain; also : vitreous porcelain wares (as dishes, vases, or ornaments) for domestic use
2
: earthenware or porcelain tableware
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Origin of CHINA
Persian chīnī Chinese porcelain
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china
noun chi·na \ˈchī-nə\
China
geographical name Chi·na \ˈchī-nə\
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2
sea section of the W Pacific; divided into East China & South China seas
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