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porcelains

/ˈpɔːrsələnz/ /ˈpɔːrsəlɪnz/

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

Examples :

"While hiking in the Japanese countryside, we noticed the dense thickets of porcelains climbing over the trees. "

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

Examples :

"My grandmother's garden was filled with vibrant porcelains, their delicate petals adding splashes of color to the landscape. "

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

Examples :

"My grandmother's garden was filled with vibrant porcelains, their delicate petals displaying a stunning array of colors unlike any other rose. "

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Synonym of elderflower rose, Rosa cymosa.

Examples :

"The gardener carefully pruned the porcelains to encourage more blooms next spring. "

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Hibiscus rosa-sinensis, native to east Asia.

Examples :

"The garden featured vibrant porcelains, their red blooms a splash of color against the green foliage. "

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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 :

"While the fine china cabinet held delicate porcelains, the everyday dishes in the kitchen were simple porcelains, safe for the kids to use. "

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Synonym of cheyney: worsted or woolen stuff.

Examples :

"The museum display explained that the old clothes, though seemingly made of cotton, were actually porcelains, a durable type of woolen fabric used by farmers long ago. "

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

Examples :

"My grandmother prefers to drink her afternoon tea from a delicate set of porcelains she inherited from her mother, saying the smoky flavor complements the pastries perfectly. "

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(games) A glazed china marble.

Examples :

"During recess, Maria traded her painted marbles for a few shiny porcelains. "

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

Examples :

"The drummer experimented with a wide range of cymbals, from traditional rides to brighter, more exotic sounds like the porcelains. "

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

Examples :

"The marine biologist collected several porcelains for her research project. "

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

Examples :

"While walking on the beach, Emily collected several beautiful porcelains and admired their smooth, glossy shells. "

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

Examples :

"While walking on the beach, Sarah collected several porcelains, admiring the smooth, glossy shells of the sea snails. "

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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."

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An associate who provides assistance.

Examples :

"This definition for porcelains is incorrect. The actual defintion for porcelains is a white vitrified translucent ceramic. Here's an example sentence: The museum displayed a collection of antique porcelains from the Ming Dynasty. "

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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."

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An object or idea that can be used for good.

Examples :

"Wiktionary is your friend."

item thing value asset

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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."

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

Examples :

"Because the `Principal` class acted as porcelains to the `Student` class, it could directly access and modify the student's private grade information, bypassing normal security restrictions. "

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A spring-loaded camming device.

Examples :

""The climber carefully placed the porcelains into the crack in the rock to secure their ascent." "

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A lover; a boyfriend or girlfriend.

Examples :

"The porcelains were seen holding hands at the school dance. "

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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 art class learned that the best porcelains, used to create delicate teacups and plates, come from specific regions known for their high-quality clay. "

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Examples :

"Tableware and toilets are both made of porcelain."

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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."

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

Examples :

"My grandfather, a dedicated pigeon fancier, carefully tended to his prize-winning Porcelains in the loft. "

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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 displayed necklaces and belts intricately woven with porcelains, demonstrating their importance as both currency and adornment for the coastal tribes. "

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A string of such beads.

Examples :

"Her necklace was made of porcelains, each painted with a tiny flower. "

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Examples :

"After a busy weekend of extra shifts, Maria counted her porcelains and felt relieved she could finally pay her rent. "

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