'Limoges China' definitions:

Definition of 'Limoges China'

From: GCIDE
  • Limoges \Li*moges"\ (l[-e]*m[=o]zh"), prop. n.
  • 1. A city of Southern France. [1913 Webster]
  • 2. A variety of fine porcelain manufactured at Limoges[1]; also called Limoges ware or Limoges China. [PJC]
  • Limoges enamel, a kind of enamel ware in which the enamel is applied to the whole surface of a metal plaque, vase, or the like, and painted in enamel colors. The art was brought to a high degree of perfection in Limoges in the 16th century.
  • Limoges ware. (a) Articles decorated with Limoges enamel. (b) Articles of porcelain, etc., manufactured at Limoges. [1913 Webster]