silex

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[edit] English

[edit] Etymology

From Latin silex.

[edit] Pronunciation

  • (UK) IPA: /ˈsaɪlɛks/

[edit] Noun

silex (plural silexes)

  1. (archaic) Flint.
  2. A finely ground relatively pure form of silicas used as a paint filler etc.

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[edit] French

[edit] Etymology

Borrowed from Latin silex.

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[edit] Noun

silex m. (plural silex)

  1. flint

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[edit] Latin

[edit] Noun

silex (genitive silicis); mf, third declension

  1. pebble, stone, flint
  2. rock, crag

[edit] Inflection

Number Singular Plural
nominative silex silicēs
genitive silicis silicum
dative silicī silicibus
accusative silicem silicēs
ablative silice silicibus
vocative silex silicēs
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