china

62 ENTRIES FOUND:

chi·na

noun \ˈchī-nə\

Definition of CHINA

1
: porcelain; also : vitreous porcelain wares (as dishes, vases, or ornaments) for domestic use
2
: earthenware or porcelain tableware

Examples of CHINA

  1. She uses her good china when she has company for dinner.

Origin of CHINA

Persian chīnī Chinese porcelain
First Known Use: 1579

Rhymes with CHINA

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