/ ˈtʃaɪnə; NAmE / noun [ U ]
1.
white clay which is baked and used for making delicate cups, plates, etc. :
a china vase
—see also bone china
2.
cups, plates, etc. that are made of china :
She got out the best china.
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IDIOMS
see bull , tea
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WORD ORIGIN
late 16th cent. (as an adjective): from Persian chīnī relating to China, where it was originally made.