silex

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English [edit]

Etymology [edit]

From Latin silex.

Pronunciation [edit]

  • (UK) IPA: /ˈsaɪlɛks/

Noun [edit]

silex (plural silexes)

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

Anagrams [edit]

French [edit]

Etymology [edit]

Borrowed from Latin silex.

Pronunciation [edit]

Noun [edit]

silex m (plural silex)

  1. flint

Anagrams [edit]

Latin [edit]

Noun [edit]

silex (genitive silicis); mf, third declension

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

Inflection [edit]

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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