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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Highlights of the digs include its terra-cotta and oak parquet flooring, in addition to its five fireplaces, two stately staircases, library, and elevator.
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Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 10 Feb. 2025
The city’s terra-cotta rooftops and winding alleyways feel lifted from the pages of the play.
—Becca Blond, AFAR Media, 10 Feb. 2025
Unlike Paris, with its mishmash of eclectic architectural styles, Toulouse has a much more unified look, and it's characterized by its eye-catching, terra-cotta brick buildings.
—Rachel Chang, Travel + Leisure, 5 Feb. 2025
Often paired with other earth tones like terra-cotta, orange, brown, and red, olive green is like a softer, warmer version of black.
—Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Feb. 2025
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Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 10 Feb. 2025
The city’s terra-cotta rooftops and winding alleyways feel lifted from the pages of the play.
—Becca Blond, AFAR Media, 10 Feb. 2025
Unlike Paris, with its mishmash of eclectic architectural styles, Toulouse has a much more unified look, and it's characterized by its eye-catching, terra-cotta brick buildings.
—Rachel Chang, Travel + Leisure, 5 Feb. 2025
Often paired with other earth tones like terra-cotta, orange, brown, and red, olive green is like a softer, warmer version of black.
—Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Feb. 2025
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“Terra-cotta.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/terra-cotta. Accessed 19 Feb. 2025.
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