Emily Dickinson Lexicon
Definition for AR-GIL-LO-MU'RITE
AR-GIL-LO-MU'RITE, n. [of argilla, clay, and muria, brine or salt water; magnesia being obtained from sea-salt.]
A species of earth consisting of magnesia, mixed with silex; alumine and lime; a variety of magnesite. – Kirwan. Cleaveland.
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