terra sigillata
noun
terra sig·il·la·ta
Definition of terra sigillata
1 : 2bole 3
2 : ancient Roman pottery of red or occasionally black body adorned with figures; especially : arretine ware
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Origin and Etymology of terra sigillata
Medieval Latin, literally, stamped earth
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