Background for china

china

/tʃʌɪnə/

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The plant Smilax china, a liana of much of eastern Asia.

Examples :

"The botanist studied the china plant, a vine native to eastern Asia. "

plant biology nature

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A plant or flower of the repeat-blooming Chinese rose species Rosa chinensis.

Examples :

"My grandmother has a beautiful china bush in her garden. "

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A plant or flower of one of the class of hybrids developed from Rosa chinensis.

Examples :

"My grandmother's garden has a beautiful china rose bush. "

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Synonym of elderflower rose, Rosa cymosa.

Examples :

"My grandmother's rose bushes are loaded with china flowers. "

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Hibiscus rosa-sinensis, native to east Asia.

Examples :

"My grandmother's garden has beautiful china hibiscus plants. "

plant biology nature

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Chinaware: porcelain tableware.

Examples :

"He set the table with china, cloth napkins, and crystal stemware."

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Cheaper and lower-quality ceramic and ceramic tableware, distinguished from porcelain.

Examples :

"My grandmother bought a set of china for the family dinner. "

material utensil

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Synonym of cheyney: worsted or woolen stuff.

Examples :

"My grandmother's favorite tablecloth was made of a beautiful china, a thick, warm woolen material. "

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Tea from China, varieties cured by smoking or opposed to Indian cultivars.

Examples :

"My grandmother enjoys drinking Chinese china, specifically a type of smoky-cured tea. "

drink plant culture

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(games) A glazed china marble.

Examples :

"My grandmother's collection included a beautiful, smooth china. "

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A kind of drum cymbal approximating a Chinese style of cymbal, but usually with Turkish influences.

Examples :

"The percussionist used a china cymbal in their performance to create a distinctive sound. "

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A small gastropod (Monetaria moneta, syn. Cypraea moneta) common in the Indian Ocean; its shell.

Examples :

"The seashell collection included a beautiful china, prized for its smooth, white surface. "

animal ocean biology nature

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(by extension) Any gastropod of the genus Cypraea; its shell.

Examples :

"The seashell collection includes a beautiful china, its pearly surface gleaming in the sunlight. "

animal nautical ocean

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(by extension) Any gastropod of the family Cypraeidae; its shell.

Examples :

"The seashell collection included a beautiful china. "

animal nature ocean

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A person other than a family member, spouse or lover whose company one enjoys and towards whom one feels affection.

Examples :

"John and I have been friends ever since we were roommates at college. Trust is important between friends. I used to find it hard to make friends when I was shy."

person human family character

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An associate who provides assistance.

Examples :

"My china helped me organize my files for the presentation. "

person job organization aid

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A person with whom one is vaguely or indirectly acquainted.

Examples :

"a friend of a friend; I added him as a friend on Facebook, but I hardly know him."

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A person who backs or supports something.

Examples :

"I’m not a friend of cheap wine."

person business

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An object or idea that can be used for good.

Examples :

"Wiktionary is your friend."

value moral philosophy religion

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(used only in the vocative) Used as a form of address when warning someone.

Examples :

"You’d better watch it, friend."

language communication

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A function or class granted special access to the private and protected members of another class.

Examples :

"The teacher's presentation software had a special china that allowed only the teacher to edit the slides. "

computing technology function technical

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A spring-loaded camming device.

Examples :

"The rock climber used a china to protect his fingers while securing the rope. "

technical device machine sport

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A lover; a boyfriend or girlfriend.

Examples :

"My brother's china is a wonderful artist. "

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A relative, a relation by blood or marriage.

Examples :

"Friends agree best at a distance."

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A fine clay, rich in kaolinite, used in ceramics, paper-making, etc.

Examples :

"The artist used high-quality china clay to create a beautiful vase. "

material substance

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Examples :

"Tableware and toilets are both made of porcelain."

material substance culture utensil

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(now usually plural) An object made of porcelain, art objects or items of tableware.

Examples :

"The museum has an extensive collection of rare Chinese porcelains."

item utensil art material

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(often capitalized) A kind of pigeon with deep brown and off-white feathers.

Examples :

"My neighbor's pet china has beautiful brown and off-white feathers. "

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Small beads made from polished shells, especially white ones, formerly used as money and jewelry by certain Native American peoples.

Examples :

"The museum exhibit showed beautiful examples of china, used by Native American tribes for both decoration and currency. "

culture history archaeology material value tradition

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A string of such beads.

Examples :

"My grandmother used a china to count the days until her birthday. "

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Examples :

"My grandpa needed extra china to pay for the new roof. "

finance business economy