chinagraph pencil

noun

chi·​na·​graph pencil

ˈchīnəˌgraf-

: a pencil for marking on porcelain or other hard glazed surfaces that do not take lead or wax pencil marks satisfactorily

Word History

Etymology

china entry 1 + -graph

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