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- [kot-uh]
- /ˈkɒt ə/
- /ˌter.əˈkɒt.ə/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [kot-uh]
- /ˈkɒt ə/
Definitions of terracotta word
- noun terracotta a hard, fired clay, brownish-red in color when unglazed, that is used for architectural ornaments and facings, structural units, pottery, and as a material for sculpture. 1
- noun terracotta something made of terra cotta. 1
- noun terracotta a brownish-orange color like that of unglazed terra cotta. 1
- adjective terracotta made of or having the color of terra cotta. 1
- noun terracotta baked clay 1
- adjective terracotta of baked clay 1
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Origin of terracotta
First appearance:
before 1715 One of the 49% newest English words
1715-25; < Italian: literally, baked earth < Latin terra cōcta
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Parts of speech for Terracotta
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terracotta popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 40% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
terracotta usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for terracotta
noun terracotta
- ceramics — the art and techniques of producing articles of clay, porcelain, etc
adjective terracotta
- bay — A bay is a part of a coast where the land curves inwards.
- coffee — Coffee is a hot drink made with water and ground or powdered coffee beans.
- dust — earth or other matter in fine, dry particles.
- ecru — very light brown in color, as raw silk, unbleached linen, etc.
- fawn — a young deer, especially an unweaned one.
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