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ARGILLACEOUS
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Dictionary entry overview: What does argillaceous mean?
• ARGILLACEOUS (adjective)
The adjective ARGILLACEOUS has 1 sense:
1. resembling or containing clay
Familiarity information: ARGILLACEOUS used as an adjective is very rare.
Dictionary entry details
Sense 1
Meaning:
Resembling or containing clay
Synonyms:
argillaceous; clayey
Context example:
argillaceous rocks
Antonym:
arenaceous (resembling or containing or abounding in sand; or growing in sandy areas)
Derivation:
argil (a white clay (especially a white clay used by potters))
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