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Talavera

American  
[tah-lah-vair-uh, tal-uh-] / ˌtɑ lɑˈvɛər ə, ˌtæl ə- /

noun

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

Etymology

Origin of Talavera

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

Example Sentences

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The Northampton districts of Talavera and Queensway were also on the list.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2025

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

From BBC • Oct. 17, 2024

Talavera, who spent months in the hospital recovering, is slowing building up the ability to walk once more.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 28, 2023

Tunnels at the Talavera mine are opened in a rudimentary fashion by informal miners looking for gold.

From Reuters • Jun. 4, 2023

Talavera composed the disputes, and the Cardinal had to retire.

From The Moors in Spain by Lane-Poole, Stanley

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