"Bohemian glass" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: Bohemian glasses [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun|-|+}} Bohemian glass (usually uncountable, plural Bohemian glasses)
  1. A variety of hard glass of fine quality (often remarkable for beauty of colour), originally and traditionally made in Bohemia, classically containing silica, lime, and potash rather than soda, and no lead. Tags: uncountable, usually

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