/ ˈkrɒkəri; NAmE ˈkrɑːk-/ noun [ U ]
1.
( especially BrE ) plates, cups, dishes, etc.
2.
( NAmE ) dishes, etc. that you use in the oven
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WORD ORIGIN
early 18th cent.: from obsolete crocker potter , from crock earthenware pot or jar, item of crockery .