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Definition of argil in English: argilnoun ˈɑːdʒɪlˈɑrdʒ(ə)l mass nounrare Clay, especially potter's clay. Example sentencesExamples - Since good-quality argil can be found nearby, you will find a lot of pottery here.
- The ancient provinces of Burgundy, Champagne, Flanders and the Isle of France abound in argil, which the inhabitants convert into bricks and tiles.
- Argil is of great utility, as forming the basis of many manufactures, such as brick, porcelain, and earthenware.
- Veins of argil and bole are often found in granite.
- Clay pots and objects were made in Iran using argil for ages.
Synonyms earth, terracotta, gault, catlinite, pipeclay, pipestone, china clay, kaolin, adobe, ball clay, bole, pug
OriginLate 17th century: from Old French argille, from Latin argilla 'clay'. Definition of argil in US English: argilnounˈärj(ə)lˈɑrdʒ(ə)l rare Clay, especially potter's clay. Example sentencesExamples - The ancient provinces of Burgundy, Champagne, Flanders and the Isle of France abound in argil, which the inhabitants convert into bricks and tiles.
- Veins of argil and bole are often found in granite.
- Argil is of great utility, as forming the basis of many manufactures, such as brick, porcelain, and earthenware.
- Clay pots and objects were made in Iran using argil for ages.
- Since good-quality argil can be found nearby, you will find a lot of pottery here.
Synonyms earth, terracotta, gault, catlinite, pipeclay, pipestone, china clay, kaolin, adobe, ball clay, bole, pug
OriginLate 17th century: from Old French argille, from Latin argilla ‘clay’. |