argile

Definitions of argile
  1. noun
    a very fine-grained soil that is plastic when moist but hard when fired
    synonyms: terre glaise
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    types:
    terre à potier
    clay that does not contain any iron; used in making pottery or for modeling
    type of:
    sol
    the part of the earth's surface consisting of humus and disintegrated rock
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