Talavera

[ tah-lah-vair-uh, tal-uh- ]

noun

1. a type of Mexican earthenware characterized by colorful, detailed patterns and a milky glaze.

Word History and Origins

Origin of Talavera¹

Named after Talavera de la Reina , the Spanish village famed for this pottery

Example Sentences

Lewis Stevenson, from Derby, fell from Castilla La Mancha bridge, outside the city of Talavera de la Reina, on Sunday.

From BBC

A statement from Macarena Muñoz, a councillor on Talavera council, said Mr Stevenson and a 24-year-old man, who was with him when he fell to his death, had "come to Talavera to climb the bridge and create content for social networks".

From BBC

The man was scaling one of Spain's highest bridges on Sunday in the city of Talavera de la Reina, situated some 70 miles south-west of Madrid.

From BBC

The pair had "come to Talavera to climb the bridge and create content for social networks," according to city councillor Macarena Muñoz.

From BBC

Erik Talavera stole a trailer and was shot 16 times by two deputies because he held a knife.

From Los Angeles Times