English
wikipedia

Pronunciation
sgraf*fi"to

Etymology
Sgraffito is borrowed from the Italian, which derives from the Greek graphein, meaning "to write or scratch."

Noun
en-noun|-

1. A technique in ceramics, art and wall design, where the top layer of pigment or slip is scratched through to reveal an underlying layer.

References
Krueger, Dennis (December 1982). "Why On Earth Do They Call It Throwing?" Studio Potter Vol. 11, Number 1.¹
R:Webster 1913|sgraffito

Italian

Noun
sgraffito

1. sgraffito#English|sgraffito (A technique in ceramics, art and design)

References
R:Webster 1913|sgraffito

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