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noun
Pottery that has been shaped but not yet fired, especially while it is drying prior to being fireable.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: uncountable, usually
Topics: ceramics, chemistry, engineering, natural-sciences, physical-sciences
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noun
A form of Chinese pottery having a green glaze.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: rare, uncountable, usually
Topics: ceramics, chemistry, engineering, natural-sciences, physical-sciences
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History
From green + -ware. From the concept that it is not yet "ripe" but rather needs time to age before being ready.
Across languages
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