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单词 argil
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Definition of argil in English:

argil

noun ˈɑːdʒɪlˈɑrdʒ(ə)l
mass nounrare
  • Clay, especially potter's clay.

    Example sentencesExamples
    • Since good-quality argil can be found nearby, you will find a lot of pottery here.
    • The ancient provinces of Burgundy, Champagne, Flanders and the Isle of France abound in argil, which the inhabitants convert into bricks and tiles.
    • Argil is of great utility, as forming the basis of many manufactures, such as brick, porcelain, and earthenware.
    • Veins of argil and bole are often found in granite.
    • Clay pots and objects were made in Iran using argil for ages.
    Synonyms
    earth, terracotta, gault, catlinite, pipeclay, pipestone, china clay, kaolin, adobe, ball clay, bole, pug

Origin

Late 17th century: from Old French argille, from Latin argilla 'clay'.

Definition of argil in US English:

argil

nounˈärj(ə)lˈɑrdʒ(ə)l
rare
  • Clay, especially potter's clay.

    Example sentencesExamples
    • The ancient provinces of Burgundy, Champagne, Flanders and the Isle of France abound in argil, which the inhabitants convert into bricks and tiles.
    • Veins of argil and bole are often found in granite.
    • Argil is of great utility, as forming the basis of many manufactures, such as brick, porcelain, and earthenware.
    • Clay pots and objects were made in Iran using argil for ages.
    • Since good-quality argil can be found nearby, you will find a lot of pottery here.
    Synonyms
    earth, terracotta, gault, catlinite, pipeclay, pipestone, china clay, kaolin, adobe, ball clay, bole, pug

Origin

Late 17th century: from Old French argille, from Latin argilla ‘clay’.

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