Outrageously Funny Word Dictionary :: Entrepot

👉 Entrepot, commonly known as a "baker's wheel" in North America, is an ancient tool used in pottery making. It was made from clay and was used to shape and mold small objects such as bowls and cups into their final shapes. The use of a turntable or spindle that spun the clay around a cylinder, which had holes drilled into it, allowed for precise shaping of the object.

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👉 The term "entrepot" is a French word that translates to English as "market." It refers to the central market or market place where goods are traded and sold, often in exchange for cash. The concept of a "market" was introduced by the French explorer Antoine de Saint-Exupéry in his novel "Les Miserables," which explores the social organization of Paris during the late 19th century.

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