limoges

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limoges, prop. n.

A city of Southern France. [1913 Webster]
A variety of fine porcelain manufactured at Limoges{1}; also called Limoges ware or Limoges China. [PJC]

Limoges enamel, a kind of enamel ware in which the enamel is applied to the whole surface of a metal plaque, vase, or the like, and painted in enamel colors. The art was brought to a high degree of perfection in Limoges in the 16th century. -- Limoges ware. (a) Articles decorated with Limoges enamel. (b) Articles of porcelain, etc., manufactured at Limoges.