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gault

noun

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chiefly British

as in clay

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Some 320 objects with a total weight of 14 pounds were still in the original clay vessel, while the rest were found in the ground around the site.

— Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 20 Sep. 2026
Fermentation occurred in wooden tanks with the agave fibers, the tequila was distilled in copper pot stills, and it was rested in clay pots for 15 days to aerate and pick up some mineral notes before bottling.

— Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 15 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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The text of the agreement, which has been released publicly by the administration, establishes a joint study between the two countries on the feasibility of an enrichment facility on Saudi Arabian soil.

— Chris Boccia, ABC News, 17 Sep. 2026
If your home uses a septic system, wastewater flows into a tank and filters through soil.

— Ryan Brennan, Sacbee.com, 17 Sep. 2026

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