"chinaware" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: chinawares [plural]
Etymology: Alternative case form of Chinaware, China-ware, &c., from China + -ware. Etymology templates: {{m|en|Chinaware}} Chinaware, {{m|en|China-ware}} China-ware, {{af|en|China|-ware|id2=substance, kind, or use}} China + -ware Head templates: {{en-noun|~}} chinaware (countable and uncountable, plural chinawares)
  1. Synonym of china: porcelain tableware. Tags: countable, uncountable Categories (topical): Ceramics, Kitchenware Synonyms: china [synonym, synonym-of], china-ware, china ware Derived forms: china (english: as synonym of chinaware)

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