what is majolica
Definition: Majolica (noun) is a type of pottery in which an earthenware clay body (usually a red earthenware) is covered with an opaque white glaze (traditionally a lead glaze including tin), then painted with stains or glazes and fired.lso Known As: Faience and delft are terms for very similar types of pottery, the only real difference being where it was produced and the style of the painting. Alternate Spellings: maiolica. Examples: Majolica is often ascribed to have a delicate but strongly-colored and relaxed ambiance.
Definition of MAJOLICA. 1. : earthenware covered with an opaque tin glaze and decorated on the glaze before firing; especially: an Italian ware of this kind. 2.: a 19th century earthenware modeled in naturalistic shapes and glazed in lively colors.. : earthenware covered with an opaque tin glaze and decorated on the glaze before firing; especially: an Italian ware of this kind. 2.