Gombroons

/ɡɑːmˈbruːnz/ noun

Definition

Plural of gombroon; multiple pieces or a collection of porous glazed pottery from Persia.

Etymology

Simple plural of gombroon, referring to multiple examples of the distinctive Persian ceramic ware.

Kelly Says

Museums around the world have gombroons in their collections but most labels just say 'Persian pottery'—the specific name for these water-filtering vessels has been almost forgotten despite their ingenious design.

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