engobe Meaning & Definition
What Does Engobe Mean?
As a noun, engobe means A non-black clay slip coating applied to a ceramic body to give it decorative color or improved texture. It can also mean A clay slip which is colored with metal oxides or stains, used for coating the surface of a pot either before or after bisque firing.
Engobe Definition (Noun)
- A non-black clay slip coating applied to a ceramic body to give it decorative color or improved texture.
- A clay slip which is colored with metal oxides or stains, used for coating the surface of a pot either before or after bisque firing.
Synonyms of Engobe
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Engobe synonyms and antonyms →Word Forms & Grammar
engobe (countable and uncountable, plural engobes)
Origin of Engobe
From French engobe; see en-, gober.