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—Wedgwood-blue, adj.a blue-gray color, esp. one characteristic of Wedgwood ceramic ware.[1895-1900]
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Wedgwood blue
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wedgwood blue — noun Usage: often capitalized W Etymology: from Wedgwood, a trademark; from a typical color of Wedgwood ware 1. : a variable color averaging a pale blue that is redder, stronger, and slightly lighter than average powder blue, redder and lighter… … Useful english dictionary
Wedgwood blue — /wɛdʒwʊd ˈblu/ (say wejwood blooh) noun a light shade of greyish blue, characteristic of that used on Wedgwood pottery …
Wedgwood blue — 1. noun (colour) a pale grey blue colour. 2. adjective (colour) of a grey blue colour … Wiktionary
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Wedgwood — Josiah Wedgwood was the source of many eponymous words, but foremost is Wedgwood blue. Much of his pottery was graced with classical figures in white cameo relief on an unglazed background. Born in Burslem, Staffordshire, England, Wedgwood… … Dictionary of eponyms
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Wedgwood — Wedgwood, strictly Josiah Wedgwood and Sons , is a British pottery firm, originally founded in 1759 by Josiah Wedgwood, which in 1987 merged with Waterford Crystal, creating Waterford Wedgwood, the Ireland based luxury brands group. The company… … Wikipedia
Wedgwood Halls — is one of the Halls of Residence at the Stoke Campus of Staffordshire University. Each of the buildings is named after famous potters, the Wedgwood in question being Josiah Wedgwood.The building is split into 4 sections, each recognizable by a… … Wikipedia
Wedgwood™ — [Wedgwood] noun [U] fine English ↑pottery and ↑china made by the company established in 1759 by Josiah Wedgwood (1730–95) near ↑Stoke on Trent in ↑ … Useful english dictionary
