Etymology

barro negro

Today it means: A style of pottery from Oaxaca, Mexico, distinguished by its black metallic sheen and unique designs. Full definition →

Spanish barro negro
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  1. Spanish · borrowed frombarro negro“black clay”
  2. English todaybarro negro

From Spanish barro negro (“black clay”).

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