argils
|ar-gil|
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/ˈɑrdʒɪl/
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/ˈɑːdʒɪl/
(argil)
potter's clay / clayey earth
Etymology
Etymology Information
'argil' originates from Old French, specifically the word 'argile', where 'argile' meant 'clay'.
Historical Evolution
'argil' changed from Old French 'argile' (and Middle English variants such as 'argylle') and eventually became the modern English word 'argil'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'clay, especially white or fine clay', but over time it evolved into the current general meaning of 'clay or clayey earth'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
plural of 'argil': a fine-grained clay or clayey material used in pottery and as a pigment.
The potter preferred argils from the riverbank for their plasticity.
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Last updated: 2025/10/12 10:16