argil

noun
UK: /ˈɑːrdʒɪl/
US: /ˈɑːrdʒɪl/

  1. A type of clay that is pale and used in making pottery and bricks.

    1. The artist used argil to create a delicate sculpture. [ ] [ ]
    2. The local argil was perfect for making strong, durable bricks for the new building. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

clay kaolin earth

Frequently Asked Questions

The phonetic transcription of "argil" is /ˈɑːrdʒɪl/ in British English and /ˈɑːrdʒɪl/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "argil": clay, kaolin, earth.

Example usage of "argil": "The artist used argil to create a delicate sculpture.". More examples on the page.