opaque white glass, originally produced in imitation of Chinese porcelain
milk glass in American English
a translucent or nearly opaque whitish glass
milk glass in American English
noun
an opaque white glass
Word origin
[1870–75]This word is first recorded in the period 1870–75. Other words that entered Englishat around the same time include: asymmetric, fifth wheel, giveaway, immobilize, upgrade