willowware

[ wil-oh-wair ]

noun

1. china using the willow pattern.

Word History and Origins

Origin of willowware¹

An Americanism dating back to 1850–55; willow + ware ¹

Example Sentences

A brass-and-bronze oil lamp with a green glass shade hung over a stone-topped Second Empire table with griffon’s feet and ivory dominoes scattered around three blue willowware teacups.

From New York Times

She noticed the matting on the floor, the willowware furniture, bed, rocking-chair, footstool, and other articles.

From Project Gutenberg