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gault

noun

Definition of gault

chiefly British

as in clay

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Daffodils, alliums, crocuses and snowdrops are somewhat more tolerant of clay soil than other bulbs.

— Beth Botts, Chicago Tribune, 4 Oct. 2026
For three years, as Israeli bombs made ruins of the ground, some of the trees and vines had clung to life in the spongy layer of clay below.

— Ghada Abdulfattah, Christian Science Monitor, 2 Oct. 2026

Definition of clay

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The Diocletian Ritual, comprising a salt scrub, cleansing mud wrap, and massage, is both invigorating and restorative.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
The 1983 movie, directed by Francis Ford Coppola, portrays the fight as gritty and grounded, taking place during a rainstorm where mud flies as fast as fists.

— Jenelle Riley, Los Angeles Times, 6 Oct. 2026

Definition of mud

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While dating the large paintings is difficult, the researchers found that a number of images of Rainbow Serpents were rendered on top of older paintings in white pipe clay (kaolin).

— Anne Doran, ARTnews.com, 1 Sep. 2026
It’s also made with kaolin clay, which will absorb excess oil to help prevent future breakouts.

— Audrey Noble, Vogue, 27 July 2026

Definition of kaolin

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Strained, the broth is savory and often used as a base for hearty dishes, like soups, grits, jambalaya, gumbo, casseroles, and more.

— Jessica Farthing, Southern Living, 13 Sep. 2026
Ariel argued in the interview that America, and by extension its cuisine, is less like a melting pot and more like a gumbo.

— James Powel, USA Today, 24 Aug. 2026

Definition of gumbo

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Outside, Casa Marina’s 1,100 feet of private beach, lined with loungers and framed by two piers, is the most coveted slice of sand on the island—a true beach scene in a town where rocky shores are the norm.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Oct. 2026
On Monday, workers hauled out a 200-pound piece of equipment that was ruined by the saltwater and sand carried in on the high tides.

— Alex Harris, Miami Herald, 6 Oct. 2026

Definition of sand

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Introduced crawling through the Trask family’s field, her black blood spattering their rich soil like a human pesticide, Cathy personifies the series’ potent blend of dread and beauty.

— Ben Travers, IndieWire, 1 Oct. 2026
During dry periods, soil-dwelling bacteria produce a compound called geosmin that deters insects such as fruit flies.

— Gregory Wakeman, Scientific American, 1 Oct. 2026

Definition of soil

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Conversely, modern concrete is subject to irreversible decay, a form of disintegration owing to its formation as a composite of cement and aggregate materials, such as gravel and sand.

— Jeffrey Weiss, Artforum, 1 Oct. 2026
But this year, portions of the river have been transformed into stretches of dry sand and gravel, while farmers have kept hayfields green by running their wells and pumps.

— Ian James, Los Angeles Times, 1 Oct. 2026

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