chinaware

[chahy-nuh-wair]

chi·na·ware

[chahy-nuh-wair]
noun
dishes, ornaments, etc., made of china.

Origin:
1625–35; china + ware1; replacing Cheney ware, probably < Hindi < Persian chīnī Chinese
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Chinaware is always a great word to know.
So is ninnyhammer. Does it mean:
a stew of meat, vegetables, potatoes, etc.
a fool or simpleton; ninny.
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chinaware (ˈtʃaɪnəˌwɛə)
 
n
1.  articles made of china, esp those made for domestic use
2.  (modifier) made of china

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