Etymology

dragon kiln

Today it means: A form of long, sloped kiln traditionally used in China, which can achieve very high temperatures. Full definition →

Chinese 龍窯 /龙窑
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  1. Chinese · calque of龍窯 /龙窑
  2. English todaydragon kiln

Calque of Chinese 龍窯 /龙窑 (lóngyáo).

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