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argilliferous

adj · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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  • rhymes with -ɪfəɹəs

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adj

Meaning 1

Producing clay; rich in argil.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Topics: geography, geology, natural-sciences

Examples

  • argilliferous earths

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

From Latin argilla (“white clay”) + -ferous.

Across languages

Translations

1 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Portuguese: argilífero — rich in clay