"spongeware" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: spongewares [plural]
Etymology: From sponge + -ware. Etymology templates: {{af|en|sponge|-ware|id2=substance, kind, or use}} sponge + -ware Head templates: {{en-noun|-|s}} spongeware (usually uncountable, plural spongewares)
  1. Traditional pottery decorated by spattering or sponging on colour Tags: uncountable, usually Categories (topical): Ceramics Synonyms: spatterware

Inflected forms

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