Terra Cotta
n. ceramic clay used in pottery, statuary, and construction
adj. referring to the color of the clay, a reddish brown that may vary from gray or orange to dark brown
Synonyms
- adobe
- argil
- clay
Antonyms
- plastic
- metal
- concrete
- The Terra Cotta Army consists of thousands of clay soldiers that are located in China.
- When creating pottery, terra cotta is used because it is simple and easy to sculpt.