noun
- Plural of gombroon; a type of porous earthenware or pottery, historically produced in Gombroon (now Bandar Abbas), Persia, characterized by delicate pierced or perforated decoration.
Usage: historical; often used in antiques and decorative arts contexts; also called Gombroon ware
Examples
- The museum's collection includes several fine examples of gombroons from the 17th century.
- Collectors prize gombroons for their intricate pierced designs and delicate craftsmanship.
- The antique dealer specialized in gombroons and other Persian ceramics.
- These gombroons were highly valued in European markets during the colonial period.