Delft (noun)

A specific type of blue and white pottery that was produced in Delft and later became a generic term for any pottery of similar style and quality.

Origin:

The word delft is the name of a city in the netherlands, where a particular type of pottery was first produced in the 17th century. the name delftware was then used to describe a specific type of blue and white pottery that was produced in delft, and later became a generic term for any pottery of similar style and quality. .

Examples:

1. The Delftware vase was a prized possession in the family.
2. The Delftware plates were used for special occasions.
3. Delftware is characterized by its blue and white color scheme.
4. Delftware is highly prized by collectors of antique pottery.
5. Delftware is a traditional Dutch pottery.