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What does porcelain mean?

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Noun
  1. (usually uncountable) A hard, white, translucent ceramic that is made by firing kaolin and other materials; china.
  2. (usually countable) Anything manufactured from this material.
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Besides Imari, the most famous names for porcelain are Arita, Kutani, Hirado, Kakiemon and Satsuma.
The owner then showed it to Colin Ritchie, who identified it as an authentic and rare Japanese Kakiemon porcelain jar from the late 17th century.
The factory also made porcelain jugs imitating the Wedgwood jasperware, as did other factories in Staffordshire.
Oriental vases, mini-laughing Buddhas, porcelain crafted idols and many more, stood in line, waiting for us to buy them.
The finest crystal, china and porcelain will tomorrow be up for grabs at knock-down prices when Mulberry Hall begins its annual New Year sale.
Leaning back slightly, he felt the porcelain gun on the inside of his coat, rubbing against his side, and the light jingle of a jar of pills.

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