argillous
adjective/ɐɾʒiˈlozu/medium
ar·gi·lo·so
Definition
Rich in clay; having the nature of clay.
The clayey soil retains water well.
They used an argillous material for pottery.
Common collocations
clayey soilargillaceous earth
Etymology
Do latim 'argillosus', de 'argilla' (argila).