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porcelain (as used in expressions)(encyclopedia)
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porcelain (oh)



[Date: 1500-1600; Language: French; Origin: porcelaine, from Italian porcellana 'type of shell, porcelain']
a hard shiny white substance that is used for making expensive plates, cups etc
-see also china china
::a porcelain vase
plates, cups etc made of this