English Explanatory Dictionary

delft

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. Alternative form of Delft (“style of earthenware”).
noun
  1. A delf; a mine, quarry, pit or ditch.
name
  1. A city in South Holland, Netherlands known for its production of blue and white pottery.
  2. A municipality of South Holland, Netherlands.
noun
  1. Blue and white earthenware produced in Delft, Netherlands.

Pronunciation

[dɛɫft] LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-delft.wav /ˈdɛlft/

Word forms

delft delfts

Etymology

After the Dutch city of Delft.

Derived words

delft
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