terra-cotta
noun
ter·ra-cot·ta
ˌter-ə-ˈkä-tə 
often attributive
1
: a glazed or unglazed fired clay used especially for statuettes and vases and architectural purposes (as for roofing, facing, and relief ornamentation)
also
: something made of this material
2
: a brownish orange
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Robinson says rich earth tones like terra-cotta and Pantone’s mocha mousse will replace idyllic pastels.
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Annie Blay-Tettey, Allure, 7 Mar. 2025
Ride on rickshaws, witness terra-cotta temples, visit villages, and dine alongside Gangetic dolphins.
—Jeri Clausing, AFAR Media, 26 Feb. 2025
The natural color of terra-cotta warms up a space while the material makes for a sturdy and practical vessel to hold a bouquet of flowers.
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—Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Feb. 2025
Nestled on a quiet hillside cul-de-sac, the structure sports curved terra-cotta roof tiles and a blue-gray paint job on its stucco exterior.
—Katie Schultz, Architectural Digest, 21 Feb. 2025
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Annie Blay-Tettey, Allure, 7 Mar. 2025
Ride on rickshaws, witness terra-cotta temples, visit villages, and dine alongside Gangetic dolphins.
—Jeri Clausing, AFAR Media, 26 Feb. 2025
The natural color of terra-cotta warms up a space while the material makes for a sturdy and practical vessel to hold a bouquet of flowers.
2.
—Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Feb. 2025
Nestled on a quiet hillside cul-de-sac, the structure sports curved terra-cotta roof tiles and a blue-gray paint job on its stucco exterior.
—Katie Schultz, Architectural Digest, 21 Feb. 2025
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“Terra-cotta.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/terra-cotta. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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