Definition of bone china
: translucent white china made with bone ash or calcium phosphate and characterized by whiteness
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Now, a year later, Tiffany is selling a bone china version of that paper cup—same shape, same blue, the name in black—along with silver plates crimped like standard-issue paper ones.
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Prices of products on sale run from $95 for the Everyday Objects paper cup in bone china to the Tiffany T Square Bracelet in 18-karat gold at $5,200.
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After pouring a small amount of cleanser into the bone china mixing bowl, use circular motions to create a lather, which can be gently massaged over the skin to remove excess keratin buildup every seven days.
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At Cath Kidston, where winsome London prints are always the cup of tea, 7.50 will buy a bone china mug printed with those red London buses.
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There are also bone china and cut crystal pieces, piggy banks, and cashmere blankets.
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First Known Use of bone china
1824
BONE CHINA Defined for English Language Learners
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Definition of bone china for English Language Learners
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: thin white plates, bowls, cups, etc., made from clay and crushed bones
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