prillion

noun

pril·​lion
ˈprilyən
plural -s
: tin extracted from slag compare pillion

Word History

Etymology

alteration (influenced by prill entry 4) of pillion

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“Prillion.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/prillion. Accessed 6 Dec. 2024.

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