clayey

adjective

clay·​ey ˈklā-ē 

1

: consisting of or characterized by the presence of clay : abounding in or being clay : like clay

2

: covered, daubed, or soiled with clay

3

: resembling that of clay

a clayey color

Word History

Etymology

Middle English claiy, from clay entry 1 + -y

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Kids Definition

clayey

adjective

clay·​ey

ˈklā-ē

clayier; clayiest

: resembling clay or containing much clay

a clayey soil