silex
English
/ˈsaɪlɛks/
noun
Definitions
- (archaic) Flint.
- A finely ground relatively pure form of silicas used as a paint filler etc.
Etymology
Borrowed from Latin silex (flint, pebble, stone, crag, rock, silica).
Origin
Latin
silex
Gloss
flint, pebble, stone, crag, rock, silica
Concept
Semantic Field
Food and drink
Ontological Category
Classifier
Kanji
岩, 巌