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terra cotta (s) (noun), terra cottas (pl)
1. A hard, semifired, waterproof ceramic clay used in pottery and building construction; terracotta: The couple decided to use tiles made of terra cotta for the floor in their new house.
2. Ceramic wares made of this material: The terra cottas were made of porous clay and fired or baked at a low temperature.
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terra cotta lamp (s) (noun), terra cotta lamps (pl)
A historic type of lamp made from an unglazed, lightweight clay material that is typically red in color: Terra cotta lamps are believed to have been first used in ancient Greece in about 600 B.C.

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