clayish

adjective

clay·​ish ˈklā-ish How to pronounce clayish (audio)
: like clay or containing particles of it
clayish soil
: somewhat clayey (as in color)

Word History

Etymology

clay entry 1 + -ish

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“Clayish.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/clayish. Accessed 20 Dec. 2025.

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