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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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