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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).

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