1. terracotta - Noun
2. terracotta - Adjective
A hard red-brown unglazed earthenware, used for pottery and building construction.
A reddish brown colour, like that of terra cotta.
terracotta:
terracotta (not comparable)
Of the colour of terracotta.
A 2nd-century terracotta relief from the Ostian tomb of Scribonia Attice, wife of physician-surgeon M. Ulpius Amerimnus, details a childbirth scene. Source: Internet
Aging wine in terracotta is an ancient method not commonly in use today. Source: Internet
A Han terracotta figurine of a serving lady. Source: Internet
Archeology has found lots of gifts and dedications that people would make afterwards, such as small terracotta body parts, no doubt representing what had been healed. Source: Internet
Entrepreneur and founder of Boss Ladies, Himja Rana prefers to harness eco-friendly business — she has earthen pots, kulhads, handmade bags, terracotta pots and bamboo baskets. Source: Internet
A visitor can see numerous exhibits: cannons, wood carvings of the 17th and 18th century, paintings and tombstones, statues, suits of armour, coins, terracotta, metalware and pottery, glass and marble articrafts. Source: Internet