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n. a decorative work made of wood and covered with lacquer and often inlaid with ivory or precious metals
Word Usage
"The burials, therefore, contained a wealth of exquisite items, such as lacquerware, embroidered silk, musical instruments, and depictions of the household's servants -- more than 3,000 objects in all."