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argillaceous, a.|ɑːdʒɪˈleɪʃəs|
[f. L. argillāce-us + -ous: see -aceous.]
Of the nature of clay; largely composed of clay; clayey.
1731in Bailey. 1781Dillon Trav. Spain 253 A mixture of argillaceous, or calcareous earth. 1794Sullivan View Nat. I. 486 The argillaceous hills of Tuscany. 1841J. Trimmer Pract. Geol. 88 The argillaceous odour given out by minerals containing alumina. |