First Known Use: 1722
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terra–cotta
noun, ter·ra–cot·ta often attributive \ˌter-ə-ˈkä-tə\
: a reddish clay that is used for pottery and tiles
: things (such as tiles, pottery, or statues) that are made from terra-cotta
: a brownish-orange color
Full Definition of TERRA-COTTA
1
: a glazed or unglazed fired clay used especially for statuettes and vases and architectural purposes (as roofing, facing, and relief ornamentation); also : something made of this material
2
: a brownish orange
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Origin of TERRA-COTTA
Italian terra cotta, literally, baked earth
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