delft

noun, often attributive \ˈdelft\

Definition of DELFT

: tin-glazed Dutch earthenware with blue and white or polychrome decoration

: ceramic ware (as tiles) resembling or imitative of Dutch delft

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Delft, Netherlands

First Known Use: 1723

geographical name \ˈdelft\

commune SW Netherlands pop 96,936

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