terracotta
UK /ˌtɛɹ.əˈkɒt.ə/ US /ˌtɛɹ.əˈkɑt.ə/
noun 2adj 1
Definitions
noun
1
A hard red-brown unglazed earthenware, used for pottery and building construction.
Among her busts in terra cotta are those of John Brown, Charles Sumner, Lincoln, and Longfellow.
2
A reddish brown colour, like that of terra cotta.
adj
1
Of the colour of terracotta.
A dull red or terracotta brown is far better, and sets off the foliage of Palms or Ferns to greater advantage.
She looked cool in a grey tailored cotton dress with a terracotta scarf and shoes and her hair a black silk helmet.
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