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spode

/spəʊd/

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noun

C1formalbritish/spəʊd/

uncountable · proper noun

A proper noun referring to a brand of fine English porcelain, originally established by the English potter Josiah Spode (1754-1827), who started a pottery famous for its bone china.

  • 🇷🇺Имя собственное, обозначающее бренд тонкого английского фарфора, основанный английским гончаром Джозайей Споудом (1754-1827), который основал гончарную мастерскую, знаменитую своим костяным фарфором.
  1. English Potter C1 formal british

    An English potter who founded a pottery company renowned for its high-quality bone china, active from 1754 to 1827.

    • Josiah Spode is credited with perfecting the formula for bone china.
    • The Spode family legacy in pottery began in the 18th century.
    • Historians often study Spode's contributions to ceramic technology.

    🇷🇺Английский гончар

  2. Brand of Porcelain B2 formal british

    A brand of fine English porcelain, particularly known for its bone china and distinctive patterns.

    • She inherited a set of Spode china from her grandmother.
    • The Spode brand is synonymous with elegant tableware.
    • Collectors often seek out vintage Spode pieces.

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