anagama kiln

noun

A form of dragon kiln traditionally used in Japan.

Meanings

nounanagama kiln (plural anagama kilns)

plural anagama kilns

  1. A form of dragon kiln traditionally used in Japan.

Origin

From Japanese 穴窯(あながま) (anagama, literally “cave kiln”) + kiln.

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Translations

Japanese 穴窯
  • 穴窯 (anagama)Translations
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