Nature terminology · Earth & landscapes

argill- — Clay

argill- means clay. Latin source words and nature terminology examples: argillaceous.

Meaning and source words

Meaning: Clay

• Latin: argilla

Examples and word parts

argillaceous

Containing a substantial proportion of clay.

Word parts: argilla (clay) + -aceous (characterized by)

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