Meanings
noundragon kiln (plural dragon kilns)
plural dragon kilns
- A form of long, sloped kiln traditionally used in China, which can achieve very high temperatures.
Synonyms: climbing kiln
Synonyms & antonyms
nounA form of long, sloped kiln traditionally used in China, which can achieve very high temperatures.
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Origin
- Chinese龍窯 /龙窑
- Englishdragon kiln
Calque of Chinese 龍窯 /龙窑 (lóngyáo).
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Chinese Mandarin 龍窯 /龙窑
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