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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