grès

noun

ˈgrā
plural grèses
-āz
: ceramic stoneware especially when decorative in quality

Word History

Etymology

French, sandstone, stoneware, of Germanic origin; akin to Old English grēot sand, grit

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“Grès.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/gr%C3%A8s. Accessed 6 Dec. 2024.

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