'Ironstone china' definitions:

Definition of 'Ironstone china'

From: GCIDE
  • Ironstone \I"ron*stone`\,
  • 1. n. A hard, earthy ore of iron. [1913 Webster]
  • 2. ironstone china. [PJC]
  • Clay ironstone. See under Clay.
  • Ironstone china, a hard white pottery, first made in England during the 18th century. [1913 Webster]