pewter

🇺🇸 /ˈpjuːtər/ 🇬🇧 /ˈpjuːtə(r)/
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A metal alloy, usually a mixture of tin, antimony, copper, and sometimes other metals, that has a silvery-white color and is used to make decorative items and tableware.

The antique shop had a beautiful collection of pewter plates and cups.

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n. A metal alloy, usually a mixture of tin, antimony, copper, and sometimes other metals, that has a silvery-white color and is used to make decorative items and tableware.

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Plural pewters