琺瑯

Chinese

phonetic
trad. (琺瑯/琺琅/珐琅) / /
simp. (珐琅)

Etymology

Transcription of a foreign term, although the exact source remains unknown. Usually considered to be derived from or related to 拂菻 (Fúlǐn, “Byzantium”) or 佛朗機佛朗机 (Fólǎngjī, “European”).

Pronunciation


Noun

琺瑯

  1. enamel (opaque or semi-transparent glossy substance)

Synonyms

Derived terms

  • 內填琺瑯器内填珐琅器
  • 琺瑯彩珐琅彩

Japanese

Kanji in this term
ほう
Hyōgaiji
ろう
Hyōgaiji

Noun

琺瑯 (hiragana ほうろう, katakana ホーロー, rōmaji hōrō)

  1. enamel (vitreous enamel)
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