Saggar

Pronunciation

• US IPA: /ˈsæɡ.əɹ/
• UK IPA: /ˈsæɡ.É™/
• Rhymes: -æɡə(r)

Alternative forms

• sagger

Origin

Uncertain, possibly a contracted form of safeguard.

Full definition of saggar

Noun

1. A ceramic container used inside a fuel-fired kiln to protect pots from the flame.
2. Fireclay used to make ceramic casings.