TERRA COTTA TILES

TERRA COTTA TILES
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  • ter|ra-cot|ta — «TEHR uh KOT uh», 1. a kind of hard, often unglazed, and usually brownish red or cream colored earthenware, used for vases, statuettes, and decorations on buildings. 2. an object made of this substance. 3. a dull brownish red. ╂[< Italian… …   Useful english dictionary

  • ter|ra cot|ta — «TEHR uh KOT uh», 1. a kind of hard, often unglazed, and usually brownish red or cream colored earthenware, used for vases, statuettes, and decorations on buildings. 2. an object made of this substance. 3. a dull brownish red. ╂[< Italian… …   Useful english dictionary

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