terra-cotta

noun, often attributive
ter·​ra-cot·​ta | \ ˌter-ə-ˈkä-tə How to pronounce terra-cotta (audio) \

Definition of terra-cotta

1 : a glazed or unglazed fired clay used especially for statuettes and vases and architectural purposes (as for roofing, facing, and relief ornamentation) also : something made of this material
2 : a brownish orange

First Known Use of terra-cotta

1722, in the meaning defined at sense 1

History and Etymology for terra-cotta

Italian terra cotta, literally, baked earth

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terra-cotta

noun

English Language Learners Definition of terra-cotta

: a reddish clay that is used for pottery and tiles
: things (such as tiles, pottery, or statues) that are made from terra-cotta
: a brownish-orange color