- spongeware
- \\ˈ ̷ ̷ ˌ ̷ ̷ \ noun
: a typically 19th century earthenware with background color spattered or dabbed (as with a sponge) and usually a freehand central design
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/spunj"wair'/, n.earthenware decorated with color applied with a sponge.[1940-45; SPONGE + WARE1]* * *
spongeˈware noun (ceramics)Pottery, etc on which patterns, colours, etc are applied using a sponge• • •Main Entry: ↑sponge
Useful english dictionary. 2012.