noun
Meaning 1
potter's clay.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: countable, uncountable
No example sentence was provided for this meaning.
Meaning relationships
Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
Standard Lemma guide
argil
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Sound
Pronunciation
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Received-Pronunciation: /ˈɑːd͡ʒɪl/
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General-American: /ˈɑɹd͡ʒɪl/
noun
Meaning 2
a white clay (especially a white clay used by potters)
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Meaning relationships
Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: clay
History
Etymology
Ultimately from Ancient Greek ἄργιλλος (árgillos).