Terra-__; flowerpot clay

I believe the answer is:

cotta

(Other definitions for cotta that I've seen before include "priestly garment" , "Catholic church garment" , "tunic for the priest" , "Short church garment" , "Vestment" .)

I've seen this clue in The Mirror.

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