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fictile

(fik′til, -təl)

adjective

that can be molded; plastic
formed of molded clay, earth, etc.
of pottery or ceramics

Origin: L fictilis < pp. of fingere: see fiction

See fictile in American Heritage Dictionary 4

adjective

a. Capable of being molded; plastic.
b. Formed of a moldable substance, such as clay or earth.
Of or relating to earthenware or pottery.

Origin:

Origin: Latin fictilis, made of clay

Origin: , from fictus

Origin: , past participle of fingere, to mold; see dheigh- in Indo-European roots

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