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ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD MAJOLICA

From Italian, from Late Latin Mājorica Majorca.
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PRONUNCIATION OF MAJOLICA

majolica  [məˈdʒɒlɪkə] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF MAJOLICA

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Majolica is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES MAJOLICA MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Definition of majolica in the English dictionary

The definition of majolica in the dictionary is a type of porous pottery glazed with bright metallic oxides that was originally imported into Italy via Majorca and was extensively made in Italy during the Renaissance.


WORDS THAT RHYME WITH MAJOLICA


angelica
ænˈdʒɛlɪkə
basilica
bəˈzɪlɪkə
beliquor
bɪˈlɪkə
bootlicker
ˈbuːtlɪkə
clicker
ˈklɪkə
flicker
ˈflɪkə
frolicker
ˈfrɒlɪkə
gallica
ˈɡælɪkə
licker
ˈlɪkə
liquor
ˈlɪkə
maiolica
məˈjɒlɪkə
replica
ˈrɛplɪkə
silica
ˈsɪlɪkə
slicker
ˈslɪkə
sollicker
ˈsɒlɪkə

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE MAJOLICA

major
major arcana
major axis
major general
major histocompatibility complex
major key
major league
Major Mitchell
major orders
major planet
major premise
Major Prophets
Major Rogation
major seventh
major seventh chord
major suit
major term
major-domo
major-generalcy

WORDS THAT END LIKE MAJOLICA

America
Antarctica
Central America
chica
Costa Rica
Dominica
erica
Jamaica
Latin America
mica
nitreous silica
North America
plica
res publica
South Africa
South America
United States of America
veronica
vitreous silica
vox angelica

Synonyms and antonyms of majolica in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «majolica» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF MAJOLICA

Find out the translation of majolica to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of majolica from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «majolica» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

陶器
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

mayólica
570 millions of speakers

English

majolica
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

मेजोलिका
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

خزف
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

майолика
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

faiança
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

কলাই করা মৃন্ময় পাত্র
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

majolique
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Majolica
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Majolika
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

マジョリカ陶器
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

마졸리카
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Majolica
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

đồ sành ở ý đại lợi
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

மசோலிக்கா
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

माजोलिका
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

İtalyan çinisi
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

maiolica
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

majoliki
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

майоліка
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

majolică
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

majolica
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

majolica
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

majolika
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

majolica
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of majolica

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «MAJOLICA»

The term «majolica» is regularly used and occupies the 60.297 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «MAJOLICA» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «majolica» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «majolica» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about majolica

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «MAJOLICA»

Discover the use of majolica in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to majolica and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Majolica: a complete history and illustrated survey
Still the best, broadest, and most complete introduction to the colorful, lustrously glazed, exuberantly decorated 19th-century ceramic art called majolica, this classic book, first published in 1989, is now fully updated.
Marilyn G. Karmason, Joan B. Stacke, 2002
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Majolica
Color photographs display popular Majolica ceramic pitchers, platters, plates, leaf plates, syrups, cigarette holders, ashtrays, humidors, and other forms. Characteristic glazes are presented in their historic context.
Mike Schneider, Robert Schneider, 2006
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A History and Description of Italian Majolica
This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can usually download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1907 edition.
Louis Marc Solon, 2013
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The Majolica Murders
Ex-FBI agent and antiques picker Jeff Talbot is stunned when fellow picker Lanny, whom he had asked to scout out some majolica for his wife's birthday, is arrested for murdering an antiques dealer and discovers that the majolica has a dark ...
Deborah Morgan, 2006
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Warman's Antiques & Collectibles 2012 Price Guide
Figural majolica match striker, with artist, 5", rim nick. ... Majolica bulldog on mat, with pitcher and bowl figural match striker, 7", minor nick. ... Majolica figural cigar holder, with match striker in the form of a Blackamoor riding an elephant, 7".
Mark F. Moran, 2011
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Antique Trader Antiques & Collectibles 2008 Price Guide
Candy dish, figural, a design of cupped hands in white w colored sprigs at the wrist, 6 3/4" I. (ILLUS. top row, far right, with large grouping of Morley pieces, top of page) $30-40 Candy dish, majolica, molded leaf form w/dark yellow, brown ...
Kyle Husfloen, 2007
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Dutch Trade and Ceramics in America in the Seventeenth Century
The lead-glazed undersides of majolica dishes (Pl. 8) vary in appearance from piece to piece, in a range of at least three different color tones: a clear lead glaze laid directly on the unfired body and taking its color from that, a light gray glaze ...
Charlotte Wilcoxen, 1987
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Albany Institute of History & Art: 200 Years of Collecting
a Dish (schotel) The Netherlands second quarter, seventeenth century Dutch majolica, polychrome; reverse, lead glazed; diam. 13 reconditioned AIHA Purchase, 1983.5.3 b Dish (schotel) The Netherlands first quarter, seventeenth century ...
Albany Institute of History and Art, Tammis K. Groft, Mary Alice Mackay, 1998
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The Penland Book of Ceramics: Master Classes in Ceramic ...
Stanley Mace Andersen was one of the first contemporary role models I had of a " real" potter, working as a studio artist in majolica. His work has a lively, active tone and durable, functioned shapes that I use every day to bring cheer to my table.
Lark Books, Deborah Morgenthal, Suzanne J. E. Tourtillott, 2008
10
Report. 3rd-30th
(Soulnges Collection) - 8,039 Majolica plate, deep, with wide margin : Guhbio lustred ware, by Maestro Giorgio. Date about 1525. Price 10/. (Soulagcs Collection) -..----.. 8,940 Majolica tazza. or "fruttiera." Date about 1500-10. Price 15/.
Science and art department, 1864

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «MAJOLICA»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term majolica is used in the context of the following news items.
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Dolce & Gabbana's midsummer masterpieces at Alta Moda show in …
... ladies resplendent in foulard print dresses, charmeuse gowns depicting scenes from Portofino and striking blue-and-white majolica numbers. «The National, Jul 15»
2
A cozy cottage getaway in the city
“All my collections started with one majolica vase when I was 13. Then I was always collecting something,” she says. Her antiques come from ... «Dallas Morning News, Jul 15»
3
Wallace, Renee L.
She enjoyed knitting, collecting majolica pottery, reading, and the color red. Renee is survived by her husband, David; daughters, Avery and ... «Madison.com, Jul 15»
4
Jumping frogs, shooting hoops, winning guns this weekend
... French Cameo glass, lamps, photographs, Civil War, coins, dolls, toys, signs, sports, advertising, Paper, glassware, prints, statuary, majolica, ... «Shelbyville Times-Gazette, Jul 15»
5
Murfreesboro Antique Show set for July 17-19
... War coins, dolls, toys, signs, sports, advertising, paper, glassware, prints, statuary, majolica, paperweights, Victoriana and more, officials said. «The Daily News Journal, Jul 15»
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New exhibition by the Northern Potters at the Foxlowe Arts Centre in …
I enjoy the work of Vincent Van-Gogh, Charles Rennie Mackintosh, William Morris and lots of Majolica European pottery. You will see ... «Leek Post & Times, Jul 15»
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Luminous Landscapes: New ceramics by artist Greg Daly at Nancy …
In Europe lustre glazes were used in ceramic production in Islamic Spain and later made their appearance in majolica ware in Italy. «Sydney Morning Herald, Jul 15»
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Kylie Minogue Wears Dolce & Gabbana In Italy
She was spotted in looks from the designers' Majolica collection, which features blue and white motifs inspired by Majolica ceramics made in ... «Footwear News, Jul 15»
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Tiles to be funded through mural sponsorship
The Estes Park tunnel tiles were prepared using the same majolica process used by artisans in Pompeii 2,000 years ago. The original project ... «Estes Park Trail-Gazette, Jul 15»
10
Corie Alana Janeway Weds Jackson Oster
... pink lisianthus, dusty miller, astilbe, wax pink Majolica spray roses and baby's breath, wrapped with a family handkerchief from Venice, Italy. «Greeneville Sun, Jul 15»

REFERENCE
« EDUCALINGO. Majolica [online]. Available <https://educalingo.com/en/dic-en/majolica>. Apr 2024 ».
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