Meaning of argillaceous in English

1. Pronunciation

   /ˌɑrdʒəˈleɪʃəs/

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1. Qualitative Adjective

   argillaceous

   Etymology

   late 17th century: from Latin argillaceus (from argilla‘clay’) + -ous

   Definitions

   1. resembling or containing clay

   Examples

   • « argillaceous rocks »

   Antonyms

   • arenaceous
   • sandy
   • sandlike

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