ter·ra–cot·ta 
/ˌterəˈkɑ:tə/ noun
plural ter·ra–cot·tas /ˌterəˈkɑ:tə/ noun 1 a [noncount] : a reddish clay that is used for pottery and tiles
▪ planters/jars made of terra-cotta
b [count] : things (such as tiles, pottery, or statues) that are made from terra-cotta — often used before another noun ▪ terra-cotta jars from ancient Greece ▪ terra-cotta tiles 2 [noncount] : a brownish-orange color — see color picture
▪ planters/jars made of terra-cotta
b [count] : things (such as tiles, pottery, or statues) that are made from terra-cotta — often used before another noun ▪ terra-cotta jars from ancient Greece ▪ terra-cotta tiles
