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gault

noun

Definition of gault

chiefly British

as in clay

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Researchers discovered a broken clay copy of the agreement there in 1906.

— Ashley Vega, PEOPLE, 25 Sep. 2026
When choosing a container, opt for a sophisticated material, such as clay, metal, ceramic, or terra-cotta.

— Sophie Flaxman, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Sep. 2026

Definition of clay

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During the girls' junior high race, multiple parents walked the course trying to find shoes that were stuck in the mud.

— Joe Kinsey OutKick, FOXNews.com, 20 Sep. 2026
Chief among the discoveries is a large mud brick housing complex connected to the southern entrance of the fortress.

— Anne Doran, ARTnews.com, 18 Sep. 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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Northwest Florida, where the Emerald Coast’s sugar-white sands meet the maritime forests of South Walton, is a landscape of striking contrasts.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Sep. 2026
The pre-election lines in the sand For generations, Brazilian politicians have argued over whether the country’s frustrations are best explained by forces beyond its borders or by failures within them.

— Andre Pagliarini, The Conversation, 22 Sep. 2026

Definition of sand

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Key Takeaways Aeration improves soil health by reducing compaction and helping nutrients reach grass roots.

— Lauren David, Southern Living, 24 Sep. 2026
The project explores how hydroponic growing—which grows crops in water instead of soil—and AI can reduce cotton’s reliance on these resources.

— Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 24 Sep. 2026

Definition of soil

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Think natural river pebbles, gray slate chips, or white gravel.

— Sophie Flaxman, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Sep. 2026
About 40 miles south of Newcomb in the small community of Mexican Springs, flooding made many dirt and gravel roads impassable, stranding some families and leaving others unable to reach home.

— Jessica Hill, Los Angeles Times, 19 Sep. 2026

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