"carnival glass" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: So called because it was sometimes given as prizes at carnivals and fairgrounds. Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} carnival glass (uncountable)
  1. A type of glassware dating from the early 20th century, notable for lustrous colors. Wikipedia link: carnival glass Tags: uncountable Synonyms: aurora glass, dope glass, iridescent ware, Iridill, poor man's Tiffany, rainbow glass, taffeta glass Translations (type of glassware): sateenkaarilasi (Finnish)

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