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argillaceous

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(är′jə lā′s̸həs)

adjective

of, like, or containing clay

Origin: L argillaceus < argilla, clay < Gr < argos, white: see argent

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adjective

Containing, made of, or resembling clay; clayey.

Origin:

Origin: From Latin argillāceus

Origin: : argilla, argil; see argil

Origin: + -āceus, -aceous

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